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Download full textOdell, John H. – 1995
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…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Materials, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning
Kliment, Stephen A.; Smith, Jack W. – American School Board Journal, 1971
Describes fast-track, a method for saving time and construction costs by phased or overlapping construction--e.g., constructing such elements as the foundation before the rest of the building has been completely designed. (JF)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design
Milligan, Dorothy – American School Board Journal, 1983
An Oklahoma school system gives construction-trades students on-the-job training in building school facilities. The district has saved in construction costs; many students have gone on to employment in the field; and local contractors are supportive of the program. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Cost Effectiveness, Economically Disadvantaged, On the Job Training
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1980
In terms of dollar volume, more educational construction was completed in 1979 than in any previous year. The information provided by more than 2,500 school districts and more than 1,000 colleges is analyzed. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Programs, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1977
Statistics reveal that slightly more educational construction was completed in 1976 than in 1975. New construction declined slightly, but modernizations were up in value. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Heating
Design Cost Data, 2002
Describes the design of the building named in the title, including the educational context and design goals. Includes a general description; information on the architect, construction team, and manufacturers and suppliers; and a case study of costs and specifications. Also includes a floor plan and photographs. (EV)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, College Buildings, Construction Costs
Piele, Philip K. – 1980
Chapter 7 of a book on school law, this chapter deals with 1979 cases involving disputes over property. Cases involving taxpayer attempts to prevent the construction of school buildings dominate this year's property chapter, as they did last year's. Yet, paradoxically, there is also a significant increase in cases in which taxpayers tried to…
Descriptors: Bids, Boards of Education, Bond Issues, Compensation (Remuneration)
FERRER, TERRY – 1962
THE SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR NEW SCHOOLS TO BE BUILT AS PART OF AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IN NEW HAVEN ARE BRIEFLY DISCUSSED. OVER A 9-YEAR PERIOD 14 OBSOLETE SCHOOLS WILL BE REPLACED, TWO OTHERS AND ONE ANNEX WILL BE ABANDONED, AND 15 NEW SCHOOLS WILL BE BUILT. THESE CHANGES WILL BE BROUGHT ABOUT THROUGH COOPERATIVE PLANNING AMONG CITY…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Schools, High Schools
Journal of The American Institute of Architects, 1964
Dangers and difficulties are indicated in the use of standard school plans furnished by the state architect rather than individual design solutions developed for a specific situation. Criticism is raised of several state departments of education which continue to prepare and recommend standard school plans. Areas of difficulty include--(1)…
Descriptors: Blueprints, Building Innovation, Construction Costs, Construction Materials
Asian Regional Inst. for School Building Research, Colombo (Sri Lanka). – 1968
The activities of the Asian Regional Institute for School Building Research are described (studies conducted, contracts, development group work). Technical notes are presented concerning high-rise school buildings in Asian urban areas and related cost implications; the following factors are considered--(1) demand for space in urban areas, (2)…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Costs, Design Requirements, Facility Requirements
Griffin, C. W., Jr. – 1971
This report describes some programs that attempt to raise the quality of school buildings without raising the cost of building them. Educational changes have required new sets of spaces in schoolhouses, whose specifications could only be met by changes in building technology and in construction management. This triumvirate of change emerged in the…
Descriptors: Architecture, Construction Costs, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Design
Georgia Governor's Office, Atlanta. – 2000
This issue paper discusses principles of good management of construction and some options Georgia may use in the future to manage school construction and control costs. The paper begins by providing some background on common forms of construction management and delivery. Then the paper discusses principles of good contracts. The background section…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Design Build Approach
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1996
The purpose of this study was to examine the current Arizona Construction practices and costs in order to provide quantitative and qualitative information to the Arizona Department of Education that will assist in making recommendations and projections for school facilities statewide. The data were taken from an in-depth study of new schools under…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
Sensenbaugh, James A. – Compact, 1972
Discusses the effects of recent Maryland legislation which gave that state full fiscal responsibility for all new school building construction. (JF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation, School Construction
Cohen, Stanley, Ed. – Consulting Engineer, 1971
Descriptors: Building Innovation, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Educational Facilities
