The construction industry is contributing to the sustainability agenda through numerous strategies to improve energy efficiency in the design, materials, and operating conditions of buildings. However, this is only one driver of change in the construction sector. This article, which takes Australia as a case study, shows that many other drivers…

The most common delivery systems for school construction projects are general contracting and the more proactive construction-management and program-management approaches. The most beneficial aspect of construction management, with simultaneously selected construction managers and architects, is its system of checks and balances. Program…

Aging buildings and increasing enrollments are putting school construction back on school boards' agendas. Planners can expect sticker shock, due to rising construction costs, and wiring, lighting, and other accommodations for technology. They must also rethink designs for libraries, traffic control, parking, and security, and consider…

The development of adaptable and flexible educational buildings and facilities to support changes in educational systems is the subject of this report. A summary of a seminar sponsored by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) comprises the first part of this report. Issues discussed include the nature of change and…