This guide provides assistance to key personnel charged with developing an independent school construction process in New South Wales (Australia). The guide's eight booklets emphasize the importance of master plans; encourage cooperation of school staff, boards, and the surrounding community in building schools; and outline the planning process and techniques for greater creativity in school design and efficiencies in the school construction process. Additionally covered are the building of interprofessional relations between school officials and the building industry, effective resource management, and advice on determining whether a particular facility is vital to a school. Examples of school building and planning excellence are included as is a list of contacts and resources. Appendices provide summary statements of important procedures and documents outlined in the guide. (Contains a comprehensive design check list, a list of construction consultants, financial consultants, contributing consultants, and an index.) (GR)