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Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2005
Each month, "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This May 2005 issue includes the following:…
Descriptors: School Construction, Educational Facilities Improvement, Equal Education
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This February 2004 issue includes the following: "The Color of…
Descriptors: Safety, Facility Planning, School Security, School Construction
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1974
Two recent national surveys show more than $7.5 billion of educational construction for 1974 -- and a similar amount for 1975. (Author)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Finance, National Surveys, School Construction
Gardner, John C. – American School and University, 1977
Identifies procedures that help reduce cost over-runs on school construction projects. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Management, Cost Effectiveness, School Construction
American School and University, 1976
Two firms provide design and management services under one contract. (Author)
Descriptors: Architects, Construction Management, Design Build Approach, School Construction
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This September 2004 issue includes the following: "New…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Construction (Process), School Construction, School Buildings
American School and University, 1978
How Ohio's Lakewood District built a school out of operating funds. (Author)
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Educational Finance, Middle Schools, School Construction
Brooks, Kenneth – American School and University, 1976
Selecting the architect is one of the keys to a successful school building project. Some general standards for evaluating architects can be applied in most situations. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Architects, Criteria, Employment Qualifications
Cockshaw, Peter A. – American School and University, 1971
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Industry, Facility Expansion, Labor Supply
American School and University, 1982
Spokane (Washington) School District No. 81 has replaced 12 obsolete elementary schools and enlarged a thirteenth. A design competition involving three consortia of 10 local architectural firms and the use of a prototype design for all 12 new schools saved the school district about $8 million from the original estimate. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, School Buildings
Gammie, David R. – American School and University, 1976
The Fullerton Union High School District investigated and found that the construction management approach provides assistance to control and supervise an entire building program. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Construction Costs, Construction Management, Cost Effectiveness
American School and University, 1975
A number of design considerations for the new Butler Intermediate High School in Pennsylvania added up to big savings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design, Flexible Facilities, School Construction
American School and University, 1974
Large, pre-engineered school (including gymnasium, cafeteria, and offices) is ready in record time for New York City. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Materials, Elementary Schools, Fast Track Scheduling
Bowen, Brian – American School and University, 1977
Cost differences in school construction are attributable to scope, quantity, quality, and a range of intangible factors. Building costs can be reduced, but it requires a major effort on all fronts to be successful. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Cost Effectiveness, Life Cycle Costing, Performance Specifications
Yearwood, Randall N. – American School and University, 1978
Helpful advice for selecting an architect. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architects, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Qualifications, Higher Education
