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Graves, Larry – Roundup: Journal of the Monolithic Dome Institute, 2000
Describes the development from conception through construction of three domes in the Valley R-6 School District (Washington County, Missouri). Arguments for, and investigations into, building monolithic domes, funding issues, and efforts to gain voter approval are discussed. (GR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Fund Raising, Public Schools, Public Support
Parker, Freda – Roundup: Journal of the Monolithic Dome Institute, 2000
Presents several examples on the establishment and operations of monolithic dome schools to illustrate these structures as possible solutions to meeting the estimated staggering costs to replace or refurbish the nation's school infrastructure. (GR)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, School Construction
Carlson, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2001
More colleges are turning to famous designers for new buildings, banking on the publicity and prestige a star architect will bring. This has led some critics to focus on cost overruns and poor planning, questioning the priorities behind the big expensive projects. Describes this controversial building design at several campuses nationwide. (SM)
Descriptors: Architects, Architecture, Building Design, Educational Facilities
Lanham, Carol – School Business Affairs, 2000
Monolithic domes are less costly to build than traditional structures and can cost as much as 50 percent less to heat and cool. Districts across the country that have opted for monolithic-dome school facilities say their decision was a cost-effective alternative to conventional construction. (MLH)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Maintenance, School Buildings
Slessor, Catherine – Architecture, 2000
Discusses a joint venture project that succeeded in designing a large, new, award-winning addition to a college campus at a cost of just $30 per square foot. Design features, Floor plans, and photographs are included. (GR)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Cooperative Planning, Educational Facilities Design, School Construction
Schneider, Jay W. – School Construction News, 2000
Examines Sinclair Community College's (Dayton, OH) development of their 75,000 sq.ft. Center for Interactive Learning where the limits of technology in education can be experimented with, explored, and tested. Design planning, building function, design features, and furniture and finishes are discussed. (GR)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Technology, School Construction
Betsky, Aaron – Architecture, 2000
Highlights award-winning Diamond Ranch High School (California) that was designed and built on a steep site around Los Angeles considered unsatisfactory for building due to its unstable soils. Building organization is discussed, and photos are provided. (GR)
Descriptors: Awards, Educational Facilities Design, High Schools, Public Schools
Marshall, Colin A. – American School & University, 2002
Provides steps school administrators can take to ensure safe construction: stay visible, update students, separate students and construction workers, engage workers in the educational process, monitor student movement, observe construction workers, barricade work areas, watch for stored materials, check emergency exits daily, conduct fire drills,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrator Responsibility, School Buildings, School Construction
Christenson, James E. – Facilities Manager, 2002
Describes the tasks of a construction project manager: listening, offering alternative solutions, translating needs into facilities components, assuring adequate funding, and tracking and facilitating the project. Also asserts that there should be one person handling all phases of the project for the customer. (EV)
Descriptors: Administrators, Construction Management, Educational Facilities Planning, Job Skills
Laudolff, Paul – American School & University, 2001
Explains how schools and universities that clearly define their construction projects will have greater success staying within budget. Examines some fundamentals of project definition and key cost- management steps. (CG)
Descriptors: Budgets, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Postsecondary Education
Rochefort, Mark; Gosch, Jerry – American School & University, 2001
Discusses risk management planning tips that help schools avoid project-delaying construction problems. Preconstruction planning topics explored include the type of construction method to use, contract selection, and the need for efficient project management. (GR)
Descriptors: Construction Management, Elementary Secondary Education, Planning, Risk Management
Wallace, Peter J.; Kling, Michael W. – American School & University, 2006
Those who work in the multi-billion-dollar construction industry routinely face uncertainty and risks related to cost, schedule and safety. One of the most common problems is failing to complete a project on time and within budget. This seems to be magnified for school and university projects--education institutions often limited budgets, and…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, School Construction, Time Management, Budgets
Gammie, David R. – American School and University, 1976
The Fullerton Union High School District investigated and found that the construction management approach provides assistance to control and supervise an entire building program. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Construction Costs, Construction Management, Cost Effectiveness
American School and University, 1975
A number of design considerations for the new Butler Intermediate High School in Pennsylvania added up to big savings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design, Flexible Facilities, School Construction
O'BRIEN, RICHARD J. – 1967
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COST SUBMODEL OF AN URBAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. THIS MODEL REQUIRES THAT PUPIL POPULATION AND PROPOSED SCHOOL BUILDING ARE KNOWN. THE COST ELEMENTS ARE--(1) CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF NEW PLANTS, (2) ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS OF BUILDING SITES, (3) CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE PROPOSED SCHOOL, (4) PUPIL…
Descriptors: Capital, Costs, Equipment, Expenditures