The application of modern construction techniques resulted in 15 schools built in less time and at a lower cost than previously done in Puerto Rico. (Author/MLF)

The ideas behind cost-conscious schools. (Author)

Describes McKinley Junior High School, South Holland, Illinois, a new, award-winning all-electric school that was constructed using the problem solving approach and which has cost-effective individual room temperature control. (MF)

Except for unusually large and complicated school building projects, it is more cost-effective to use consultants and in-house personnel for project administration than it is to retain an outside construction-management firm. (MLF)

By repeating innovative, modular building design and by teamwork among school executives, an architect, and a capital expenditure manager, this school system cut $32 per square foot from anticipated building costs. The district also achieved security, low maintenance, and pleasant learning environments. (PB)

Back in 1988, Emmett, Idaho, built the first monolithic dome school. Now, school boards in Arizona, Missouri, Florida, Minnesota, and New Mexico are among those that have voted to build domed school buildings. A monolithic dome is a steel- reinforced, concrete structure with a smooth, round surface that is inspired by the shape of an egg. (MLF)

Fairfax County (Va.) tried a unique experiment in an effort to integrate the fragmented segments of school planning, design, and construction. Here's how it turned out. (Author)

Characteristics of construction management (CM), general contracting, and design/build contracting are defined. CM is shown to be a cost-effective alternative to the other project delivery systems. Explains the four forms of CM and provides guidelines for selecting and rating a CM firm. (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)

Instead of one architect's design, the school board had three to choose from, resulting in a better building at less cost. (Author/MLF)

This document consists of two papers. The first, titled "Good Classroom Acoustics Is a Good Investment," identifies and estimates some of the costs for good acoustics in new school construction. It also identifies and estimates some previously unrecognized economic benefits of good acoustics, as well as some of the hidden costs of…

Describes for administrators eleven nots'' -- e.g., ignoring citizens, teachers, educational programs, school safety, flexibility, and environmental considerations in the initial planning process; failing to engage in feasibility studies and in information-giving question/answer sessions with community members, staff, and students; and…

For administrator and board members facing one of the most difficult jobs in education -- building a new school. (Author)

Four permanent self-contained classroom additions were designed and completed within 90 days, at 60 percent of the average bid for temporary units. (Author)