Describes how one school district was able to efficiently install fragile telecommunication cabling throughout its high school and save thousands of dollars. Discusses solutions to some common cable-management problems. (GR)

Examples are provided for ways of saving money during school athletic-site design, including plastic alternatives to concrete for site water drainage and cost-efficient considerations when earth moving and grading. Concluding comments address the importance of designers making timely decisions and monitoring progress to avoid unnecessary costs.…

Presents the lessons learned when facility use and abuse, and proper planning are not adequately done in, the school design and construction process. Eleven steps for building durability into schools to decrease the effects of prolonged use and stretch a school's life expectancy are outlined. (GR)

Discusses how difficult choosing the right roofing material is and the different factors that can effect roofing material choices. Discussed are material selection based on roof slope, aesthetics, fire codes, and interior usage and conditions. The questions an architect might ask when selecting manufacturers of roofing products are listed. (GR)