Date
June 2020

Project Overview
This project proposed the development of a new parking lot and surrounding beautification for the 8th Cavalry Regiment facilities. The design focused on creating additional parking capacity, improving traffic flow, and enhancing the visual character of the site through landscaping elements.

Team Personnel

• Survey Team: SPC Nordquist, SPC Montoya, PV2 Peña

• Sr. Tech NCO: SFC Souza

• Construction Tech: WO2 Clapp

My Role & Contributions
As a member of the survey team, I supported data collection and layout verification to ensure that the proposed design could be integrated effectively into the existing site. My contributions included:

• Assisting with survey operations and topographical data capture.

• Supporting drafting and review of preliminary site drawings.

• Collaborating with senior staff on layout considerations and feasibility.

• Gaining experience in integrating functional requirements (parking circulation) with site aesthetics (beautification).

Design Features

• Proposed parking lot designed for improved vehicle accommodation.

• Beautification plan incorporating green space and landscaping features.

• Technical drawings included grading plans, site layout, foundation details, and proposed concrete work.

Status

• Project remained in the proposal/design phase during my involvement.

• Deliverables included technical drawings, site plans, and proposed layouts for review.

Skills & Experience Gained

• Experience working with technical drawings and interpreting plan sets.

• Exposure to balancing engineering requirements with design and beautification goals.

• Hands-on application of surveying in preparing for large-scale construction proposals.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering team.

Deliverables

• Site survey data and proposed layout drawings.

• Drafted site plan with proposed parking lot footprint and beautification features.