csf

Project Nature: Involves stakeholders from Milestone in executing part-time commitments towards third-party milestones.
Energy Levels: The project has increased in energy and activity following an initial interview.

State Approvals: Need to get approved for projects primarily in Indiana and possibly Louisiana.
Pilots: Completion of pilot projects is essential, with ongoing discussions for conducting pilots in Louisiana.
Material Approval: Understanding the processes for getting new construction materials accepted varies significantly by state.

Current Materials: The focus is on competing with three products that are already specified in existing jobs:
- Geofoam
- Cellular Concrete
- Flowable Fill (lightweight backfill)
Product Introduction: The project's focus material is a spray fill, positioned as an innovative alternative worth exploring further.

Marketing Efforts: Videos from the Marcom group document pilots and have been shared with potential clients to exhibit capability.

Target States: Identify and gather data on ten states over the past five years concerning the competitive materials used in projects.
Funding and Staffing: Plans to seek funding up to $3,000,000 aimed at hiring a CEO and establishing a staff, dependent on data findings.
Market Size Assessment: The Serviceable Available Market (SAM) targeted is expected to consist of about 10 markets/states, potentially concentrated in: Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Arkansas.

Intern Contribution: Previous intern, Rodrigo, compiled contacts and preliminary data on multiple states that can expedite the current project.
AI Assistance: ChatGPT and other AI tools are expected to assist in gathering data from the archaic state websites that hold information on construction material regulations.

Methodology: Collect aggregate data on the number of jobs using competitive materials.
Project Examples: Each target state will yield individual cases that need to be gathered and presented through a consolidated spreadsheet.
Tools and Support: Using BidTabs software, which tracks awarded bids to gather necessary project data efficiently.

Spray Fill Advantages:
- Rapid Expansion: The spray fill expands 35 times its original volume, providing advantages in logistics and worksite efficiency compared to geofoam, which uses prefabricated blocks.
- Cost Efficiency: Anticipated to be less expensive in terms of overall application, covering labor costs with its ability to fill gaps closely.
Specific Examples: Mentioned notable jobs such as the I-69 project that utilized geofoam in the past and how such experiences can inform future decisions.

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Plans to determine pricing position in relation to geofoam, cellular concrete, and flowable fill, weighing transportation and application costs.

Government Engagement: Building contacts with individuals at the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be crucial for accessing real-time material approval information.
County versus State jobs: Many jobs are county-level rather than state-driven, complicating data tracking; hence the need for thorough exploration of both.

Final Report: A comprehensive report filled in the spreadsheet showing all gathered data from the targeted ten states focusing on competitive material usage.
Regular Updates: Weekly insight reports suggesting findings and conclusions derived from collected data.

Collaboration Options: Students potentially working alongside Milestone could gain access to relevant groups, tools, and meetings for continual guidance.
Supplementary Contacts: Utilization of lists from previous interns to build institutional knowledge about state regulations in construction.

Project Duration: Aim to finalize feedback and the report within a 30-day period and outline key steps for each subset of data collected.
Action Plan: Create specific deliverable timelines for each week, identifying how many hours of work will be needed for thorough research.