Explains that favorable market and working conditions influence the scheduling of school construction projects. Facility planners, architects, and contractors are advised to develop a realistic time schedule for the entire project. (MLF)

Describes the change order process in building construction, some of the reasons for such changes in the contract, the pitfalls of the process, and the ramifications of cost determination and time related factors. (MLF)

Explains the owner-contractor relationship of construction management and the time and budgeting advantages it offers public educational agencies by dealing with only one firm. (MLF)

Construction procedures are explained and suggestions offered concerning the responsibility of the owner-representative to provide supervision of an educational facility construction. Daily supervision is necessary to ensure completion of the project on time and within the budget of the owner. (MLF)

By putting the owner/architect/contractor relationship into a new form, a school district achieved satisfying results in designing and building a new middle school. (Author/MLF)

Describes the problems and inequities present in traditionally managed construction projects. Agrees that adopting a team management approach and using a construction manager will not only save money and shorten the time, but will provide the owner with greater control over the project. (Author)

Construction management on educational facility projects provides boards of education with documentation showing the project is on track. Eight "myths" surrounding construction management are explained. (MLF)

Presents a basic overview of federal funding available for educational facility construction, and the legal maze that must be negotiated to secure such funding. (Author/MLF)

From 90 projects identified for the study, survey responses were received from 85 percent of the superintendents and 60 percent of the architects ranking 12 categories of conflict both according to the severity of the conflict and as causing the deterioration of the working relationship. (MLF)

School officials must be aware of their own and others' influences on the cost of constructing a school facility. Administrators' responsibilities include investigating the architect's reputation for performance and adhering to a clearly defined educational program. (MLF)

Presents basic information on how school districts are financing new construction outside of conventional methods. A chart illustrates some major financing alternatives. (MLF)

Since 1972, the passage of school bond issues in West Virginia has increased dramatically. The reason--state bonding for school construction. The author describes how this new state-local partnership has worked out for his state and sees it as a potential solution for other areas. (Author/MLF)

Clarifies the duties of participants in school construction, defines terms, and covers scope of contract administration and its legal implications. (MLF)

A construction manager can relieve administrators of much of their uncertainty in building or renovating schools in the areas of scheduling, quality, and costs. (MLF)