Going through the building process could take up to five years--five of the toughest and most satisfying years of an administrator's career. In going through this process, one can learn a great deal about the community and staff involved, and about onself. But even when the building project is completed, there is still work to be done: now is the…

In response to concerns over funding for school construction, the state of Texas has implemented two programs to assist school districts with construction-related debt. This paper examines whether these programs have accomplished their objectives of reducing property taxes (the Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) program) and increasing capital outlays…

Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape. At 80 million strong, this group of children and young adults born between 1980 and 1995 now is flooding the college and university system, spurring a college building boom. According to Campus Space Crunch, a Hillier Architecture survey of…

These guidelines highlight some important administrative and legal aspects of school construction projects (particularly under Alaskan law) and propose ways to address these issues during the process of selecting and contracting with school architects. The document first emphasizes the role of the architect, then reviews activities that should…

Tabulations show additions and remodeling in public elementary and secondary schools for 1973 and estimates for 1974, nationally, by enrollment and by region. Figures are given for the number of projects, total cost per project, and average cost per project. Figures also show schools completed in 1973, those expected to be completed in 1974, and…

Describes the advantages of metal building systems in school construction. These advantages include faster occupancy, lower initial costs, reduced maintenance, flexibility, and predictability of cost. (Author/DN)

THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WHICH WOULD--(1) MAINTAIN CULTURAL CONTINUITY, (2) COPE WITH THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND (3) PROVIDE FOR AN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION ORIENTED CURRICULUM. THE DESIGN OF CLASSROOMS WAS DEVELOPED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH--(1) NATIVE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS, (2) INDIGENOUS BUILDING MATERIALS,…

INITIAL ENROLLMENT FOR THE LEEWARD OAHU CAMPUS IS EXPECTED TO BE 2,000 WITH AN ULTIMATE ENROLLMENT OF ABOUT 5,000. THE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN THE PLANNING REPORT CONTAIN MOST OF THE NECESSARY INFORMATION ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS TO ENABLE THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STAFF AND THE ARCHITECTS TO PROCEED WITH THE CAMPUS MASTER…

Outlines what to include in written educational specifications and why. (Author/MLF)

Helpful advice for selecting an architect. (MLF)

Examines the difference in productivity between union and nonunion contractors in the construction industry within two samples, one of 83 commercial office buildings completed in 1973-1974 and the other of 68 elementary and secondary schools completed in 1972. The analysis includes controls for differences in capital-labor ratios, observable labor…

Describes the design of the gymnasium of York (South Carolina) Comprehensive High School, a circular 12,000 square foot structure with a prefabricated domed roof constructed of steel hubs and curved wooden beams. (JG)

This guide from the San Jose Unified School District describes recommended procedures to promote and maintain a healthy and safe school environment during maintenance, modernization, or construction. Guidelines are presented in the following areas: (1) construction safety; (2) communication; (3) material selection; (4) heating, ventilation, and…

This paper asserts that one part of a comprehensive control system for school construction projects is a citizen oversight committee. It suggests that citizen oversight committees are a cost-effective and politically important method for supplementing a school board in its monitoring and oversight functions. Inaddition, the committee acts as a…