Guidelines for organizing parents, school staff, and community members for the purpose of building or redesigning a playground are provided in this document. After brief discussions of needs assessment and what to do in the first planning meeting, the paper focuses on the responsibilities and activities associated with three committees: planning,…

Efficient management and construction techniques enabled the district to economically complete ten schools that have different exteriors. (MLF)

This document is intended to be a "cookbook" of the numerous elements which collectively influence the cost containment of school construction projects. Each element is meant to indicate an action in the process that the school district should pay attention to and ensure is properly accomplished. The elements influencing cost containment are…

This manual is a reference guide for those involved in school planning, maintenance, repair, and construction funded through the Capital Improvement Program for Delaware public schools. It is an updated version of the previous edition adopted by the state board in May 1991 and presents regulations adopted by the state board. Following each…

The French experience of the last few decades provides some lessons for policymakers seeking to meet the needs for facilities at various educational levels. Two conclusions stand out: the lasting nature and impact of educational infrastructure; and (2) policy formation stands to gain from foreseeing as fully and clearly as possible the probable…

An award-winning facility that is a superior expression of the latest in construction techniques -- techniques that are paring away at wastes in construction time and money, while maintaining structural quality. A related article is EA 504 766 (American School and University; v46 n7 Mar '74.) (Author)

Fast track, or the phased design and construction process, differs from the traditional method in the simultaneous award of more than one construction contract as the design develops. (Author)

Examines the factors that influence subcontracting and type of management in the construction industry. Argues that subcontracting is explained by a construction firm's size, complexity, and market extent, and that management type results from a firm's size and role in the production process and from census classification problems. (Author/RW)

A Waconia, Minnesota superintendent involved in constructing a new high school found that designing a successful music suite depended on building community support, understanding the music suite's special needs, and managing compromise and communication. A participative planning process allowed considerable input on decisions concerning acoustics,…

Discusses how education institutions can deal with time and space constraints when upgrading utilities on urban campuses. Addresses funding, cooperating with owners, innovative technology, and community relations. Offers the example of such construction at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (EV)

Describes one school district's plan for constructing new facilities. Preparing the community for the project and attendant costs is essential. Tips are provided for choosing an architect, selecting financial advisers, gaining community acceptance, choosing a construction manager, meeting the construction deadline, and involving school staff. (MLH)

Describes the processes by which two camps constructed new dining halls. Discusses initial information gathering and cost projections, management of planning and finances, building design, contracting, clearing and excavation, foundation work, installation of electrical and other service systems, and landscaping. (SV)

School facility managers are beginning to use a special insurance-management technique called wrap-up. The project owner purchases a bulk construction insurance policy consisting of general liability, excess liability, workers' compensation, and builders' risk insurance. Wrap-ups ensure competitive pricing, safety incentives, lower claims costs,…

Discusses how frequent communication between school administrators and construction managers can prevent construction calamities. How a construction committee works and the need for concentrating on safety issues are examined. (GR)