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Building and Renovating Schools: Design, Construction Management, Cost Control
Contributor(s): Drummey Rosane Anderson Inc (Author), Macaluso, Joseph (Author), Lewek, David J. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0876297408     ISBN-13: 9780876297407
Publisher: Rsmeans
OUR PRICE: $117.75  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: May 2004
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Annotation: School projects are a big part of current and future construction activity - offering opportunities and challenges for design professionals, contractors and school administrators. This new book provides the insiders' view of the key ingedienets - and costs- in sucessful projects that meet design, budget and schedule goals. The authors - architects, construction project managers, contractors, and estimators who specialize in school construction -- provide start-to-finish, expert guidance on the whole process -- from early planning, budgeting and deisgn, through the construction phases and the move into the new building.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Construction - General
Dewey: 690.7
Series: Rsmeans
Physical Information: 1.18" H x 8.74" W x 11.3" L (3.10 lbs) 432 pages
Features: Glossary
Review Citations: Ingram PTR 06/01/2005 pg. 46
 
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Publisher Description:
This 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.

The 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.

FEATURES:

Includes guidance on:

  • Planning and design
  • Selecting a design team
  • Green design standards and technologies
  • Integrating computer and building automation technology
  • Security equipment, design approaches and cost issues
  • Design considerations for specialty spaces like performing arts centers, library/media centers, computer labs, and science and art classrooms.
 
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