Construction management--the control of cost and time from concept through construction--grew out of a need to meet the realities of today's economy. A checklist of services a construction manager provides is presented. (Author/MLF)

A preengineered building has the advantages of factory production and computerized quality control. Insulation efficiency and a roofing system that enables the entire roof membrane to react a full two inches to any temperature-induced movement are two of the innovations of preengineered building research. (Author/MLF)

Discusses how the city of Clayton, Missouri, forged a relationship with its school district to simultaneously maximize public dollars while solving its need for two types of facilities: a new high school and a community facility. (GR)

As serving as its own contractor, a small district in western Montana saved money, had better control over the project, and inspired public confidence. Major advantages were cost savings, controlling the pace of construction, and the ability to cope with change orders. (MLF)

Practical observations of participants in the Construction Systems Programs of the Detroit Public Schools. (Author)

North Carolina school districts thinking about building new educational facilities are legislatively required to conduct an analysis that compares the costs and feasibility of building the new building versus renovating an old building. This document contains the cost and feasibility forms suggested for use in this analysis. The forms provide a…

A Long Island, New York, school district has used portable classrooms to deal with the space problems caused by temporary spikes in student enrollment. The overall cost of using portable classrooms to solve long-term problems eventually surpasses the overall cost of building permanent structures. Lists guidelines for determining when to use…

Explains how putting the construction manager at greater risk for the projects he or she manages is of benefit to school districts. Why the low-bid process doesn't work and why school districts are still using it are discussed. (GR)

Explores the use of a commissioning agent (CA) during school construction projects to ensure that all building systems work together and to specifications. The types of work done by a CA, the cost involved, and the overall benefits derived are outlined. (GR)

Participatory management among Gallaudet College's administration, the architect-engineer, and the construction company saved the college almost half a million dollars and still resulted in an award-winning field house. (MLF)

This study examines the current use of manufactured relocatable (portable) classrooms in the public school districts of Florida to determine whether their use is a cost efficient and educationally effective and safe means of handling short-term accommodation needs. Areas of research include: economic impacts; the physical classroom environment;…

Describes how design/build bidding in school construction can save time, money, and troubles for schools if it is used properly. (Author/DN)

An interview with the president of a construction management firm reveals how time and money can be saved through value engineering, scheduling, and cost control. (Author)

Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys since 1959 concerning school construction point toward a continued drop in employee hours required per constant dollar of construction cost; as a percentage of all costs, materials and supplies have fallen below 45 percent, while overhead and profits have increased dramatically. (BM)

A preliminary study concluded that a floating classroom complex is both technically and economically feasible. A unique roofing and ceiling combination cut costs in Tampa, Florida. (Author/MLF)