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Optimizing Value and Avoiding Problems in Building Schools.

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Title: Optimizing Value and Avoiding Problems in Building Schools.
Language: English
Authors: Brevard County School Board, Cocoa, FL., 3D/International, Houston, TX.
Availability: For full text: <http://www.3di.com>.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 1999
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Bids, Construction Management, Contracts, Decision Making, Design Build Approach, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, School Construction, School Districts
Abstract: This report describes school design and construction delivery processes used by the School Board of Brevard County (Cocoa, Florida) that help optimize value, avoid problems, and eliminate the cost of maintaining a large facility staff. The project phases are examined from project definition through design to construction. Project delivery processes are analyzed including the traditional competitive bid, construction management at risk, and design-build, followed by discussions on using continuing service and performance contracts in school building projects. Delivery processes available to Florida school districts are compared and contrasted. Additionally addressed is school board involvement in approving school building contracting and expenditures. Answers to frequently asked questions on school construction contracting conclude the paper. (GR)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: ED434495
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This report describes school design and construction delivery processes used by the School Board of Brevard County (Cocoa, Florida) that help optimize value, avoid problems, and eliminate the cost of maintaining a large facility staff. The project phases are examined from project definition through design to construction. Project delivery processes are analyzed including the traditional competitive bid, construction management at risk, and design-build, followed by discussions on using continuing service and performance contracts in school building projects. Delivery processes available to Florida school districts are compared and contrasted. Additionally addressed is school board involvement in approving school building contracting and expenditures. Answers to frequently asked questions on school construction contracting conclude the paper. (GR)