{"product_id":"building-and-renovating-schools-design-construction-management-cost-control-hardcover","title":"Building and Renovating Schools: Design, Construction Management, Cost Control - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDrummey Rosane Anderson Inc\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoseph Macaluso\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid J. Lewek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis all-inclusive guide to building and renovating schools covers every step of the process - from initial planning, needs assessment and design, right through moving into the new facility. An essential resource for anyone concerned with new school construction or renovation, including architects and engineers, contractors and project managers, facility managers, school administrators and school board members, building committees, community leaders, and anyone else who wants to ensure that the project meets the schools' needs in a cost-effective, timely manner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributors to this book - architects, construction project managers, contractors, and estimators who specialize in school construction - provide start-to-finish, expert guidance on the process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes guidance on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning and design \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting a design team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreen design standards and technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrating computer and building automation technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecurity equipment, design approaches and cost issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign considerations for specialty spaces like performing arts centers, library\/media centers, computer labs, and science and art classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding \u0026amp; Renovating Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Guidance for Planning, Design \u0026amp; Construction of School Facilities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging school facilities, population growth, new learning approaches, and technology are among the factors behind school construction projects, whether additions, renovations, or entirely new buildings. School building committees and administrators must work effectively with design professionals and the general contractor to ensure that their projects meet the school's needs within budget and on schedule. It is crucial that these three project team members understand the steps involved in the project and one another's roles and requirements, as they work together to achieve a favorable end result.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors of this book - architects, construction project managers, contractors, and estimators who specialize in school construction - provide start-to-finish, expert guidance on the process, from early planning and design through construction and the move into the new facility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning the project and selecting the design team\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Design . . . for energy savings, water conservation, and healthy air quality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology . . . planning for computer and building automation systems . . . and pitfalls to avoid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity . . . key considerations, equipment and design, and cost issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty Spaces . . . requirements for sports, performing arts, libraries, art and science classrooms, and other unique areas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecently completed school projects - major challenges and requirements, design strategy, and final costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool Construction Costs for Use in Creating Budget Estimates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost models for elementary, middle, and high school facilities including classrooms, auditoriums, libraries, administration areas, gyms, swimming pools, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Construction Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe construction contract and bidding procedures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating and monitoring project costs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe construction schedule . . . how it's developed, updated, and reported\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project team . . . how to work together effectively to meet the school's needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding \u0026amp; Renovating Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Guidance for Planning, Design \u0026amp; Construction of School Facilities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging school facilities, population growth, new learning approaches, and technology are among the factors behind school construction projects, whether additions, renovations, or entirely new buildings. School building committees and administrators must work effectively with design professionals and the general contractor to ensure that their projects meet the school's needs within budget and on schedule. It is crucial that these three project team members understand the steps involved in the project and one another's roles and requirements, as they work together to achieve a favorable end result.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors of this book - architects, construction project managers, contractors, and estimators who specialize in school construction - provide start-to-finish, expert guidance on the process, from early planning and design through construction and the move into the new facility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning the project and selecting the design team\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Green\" Design . . . for energy savings, water conservation, and healthy air quality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology . . . planning for computer and building automation systems . . . and pitfalls to avoid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity . . . key considerations, equipment and design, and cost issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty Spaces . . . requirements for sports, performing arts, libraries, art and science classrooms, and other unique areas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecently completed school projects - major challenges and requirements, design strategy, and final costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool Construction Costs for Use in Creating Budget Estimates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost models for elementary, middle, and high school facilities including classrooms, auditoriums, libraries, administration areas, gyms, swimming pools, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Construction Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe construction contract and bidding procedures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating and monitoring project costs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe construction schedule . . . how it's developed, updated, and reported\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project team . . . how to work together effectively to meet the school's needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrummey Rosane Anderson, Inc. (DRA), author of the planning and design section, is an award-winning, Boston-based architecture firm that has specialized in the design of educational facilities for over 80 years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoseph Macaluso, CCC, is a construction cost estimator with experience on numerous school construction projects for New York State's economic development agency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Lewek is president of a construction project management firm specializing in large public school projects in New England.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrian C. Murphy, a development manager for the Beck Group in Florida, has overseen construction of a wide variety of educational facility projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe construction cost data was provided by RSMeans, North America's leading publisher of construction cost and reference data for more than 60 years.RSMeans is a product line of Reed Construction Data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 11.3 x 8.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47688283783389,"sku":"9780876297407","price":192.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/gYLUSucNh89780876297407.webp?v=1774051503","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/building-and-renovating-schools-design-construction-management-cost-control-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}