THE REPORT PROVIDES DETAILED TECHNICAL GUIDANCE IN MAKING DESIGN DECISIONS. IT IS DIRECTED TO PERSONNEL CONCERNED WITH THE DETAILS OF DESIGN SUCH AS ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SUPPLIERS, AND MEDIA SPECIALISTS. THE DATA OFFER GUIDANCE IN THE PROGRAMING AND PLANNING OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND INFORMATION ON (1) ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND FURNISHINGS,…

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THIS REPORT IS THAT ARCHITECTS ALONE CANNOT EFFECTIVELY CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WITHOUT EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WHICH ARE SUITED TO THE CURRICULUMS CONCERNED. SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLLEGES CAN BE DEVELOPED BEST BY THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM. THUS, THERE IS A NEED TO DEVELOP…

This report summarizes data collected from all responding departments with school construction facilities budget responsibility in 49 of the 50 sates (Wyoming excluded). Each of the 49 states was asked to participate in the update of the survey, which was last compiled in 1999. Data are presented in two formats. The first is broken into categories…

An acoustical consultant outlines the most common acoustical problem found in specific school spaces, describes how it is usually solved, and suggests a better way. (Author)

Reviews state and local options for financing construction of public school facilities, including state grants or loans, or school districts' use of current revenues, reserve funds, bonds, or shared facilities. Assesses current problems involving voter disapproval of school bonds, financing and construction costs, equalization litigation,…

Examines the school district's responsibility in providing security during construction at school sites, including the legal liability in protecting construction equipment located at the site. Tips for managing site security as well as protecting students during construction are discussed. (GR)

There is a national increase in the deferred maintenance of colleges and universities in the United States. The resulting deterioration represents a threat to the capability of higher education facilities to support mission of the colleges and universities they house. A series of questions concerning what the problems are and how they can be…

Using the example of Clark County school district in Las Vegas, discusses the challenges faced by administrators of rapidly growing areas. Districts confronting rapid growth must find enough money to build needed facilities, secure appropriate sites for new schools, juggle multiple construction projects, and not let the focus on new facilities…

Addresses how a school district can use temporary classroom space to meet increasing student enrollment while additional space is being built. Provides examples of using portable facilities to supplement educational sites, including how to protect students who are in portable classrooms when tornadoes appear. (GR)

The author notes that controversies over construction bids and contracts continue to represent the largest number of property cases reported in this year's chapter. Most of these cases are routine disputes between colleges or universities and contractors over such issues as the return of bid bonds, recovery of additional costs for construction…

This guide was developed to aid personnel making plans for business and distributive education classrooms and facilities. The information is arranged by secondary school enrollments ranging from 175 to 3,000 in grades 7-12. Detailed floor plans are included for (1) combination typewriting and business education classrooms, (2) typewriting…

Describes construction process principles and discusses problems school owners experience: (1) laws that require selection of the lowest bidder, (2) decisions that must be made by the duly elected governing body, and (3) school board members who often lack knowledge about the construction process. Includes a quiz for owners and attorneys. (MLF)