A school construction guide offers key personnel in school development projects information on the complex task of master planning and construction of schools in Australia. This chapter of the guide provides advice on the various types of construction that may be used, the materials available, and some elementary aspects of the services required in a school building. Specific topics discussed include Australian building regulations; environmental considerations such as construction for wind and snow or extreme temperatures; cost considerations for internal walls; construction material durability, fire risk, acoustic performance, and sound and heat insulation. The chapter's final sections examine building services and systems essential to schools, including electrical and plumbing systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, lifts and hoists, climate control, and data transfer and security systems. (GR)