- Comprehensive and trusted guide to building, maintaining, upgrading schools
- Recently published 2nd edition adds new material on renovation, alternative funding strategies, green building and more
- With cases and questions, a useful textbook for courses in administration, planning, finance and facilities management
This volume was written for educators tasked with providing the best environment for student learning. A practical text, it cover all the details needed to build, maintain and upgrade school facilities, with special attention to student achievement and the budget. Information on financial calculations, procurement, staffing, outsourcing, legal and regulatory aspects and operations is included.
The new edition offers important guidance on alternative funding and cost-saving strategies, state and federal regulations, and trends in green building and LEED certification.
Both authors have extensive experience in educational facility planning and management. Dr. Earthman is the former executive director for school facility planning for the Philadelphia Public Schools; Dr. Lemasters is a former president of the Virginia Educational Facility Planners.
School Maintenance and Renovation (Entire eBook)
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Chapter 1: How Schools are Funded
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Chapter 2: Organization of Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations Staff
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Chapter 3: Developing Local Agency Policies for Maintenance and Operations
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Chapter 4: Administrative Process—The Paper Chase
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Chapter 5: Capital Improvement and Maintenance Planning
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Chapter 6: Costs of Maintenance
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Chapter 7: Deferred and Preventative Maintenance
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Chapter 8: The Emerging Role of Technology in Facility Management and Maintenance
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Chapter 9: Contract Maintenance—External Management Service
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Chapter 10: Regulatory Aspects of Maintenance and Operations
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Chapter 11: Cost-Effective Procurement Process
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Chapter 12: Deciding to Renovate
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Chapter 13: Planning the Educational Program
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Chapter 14: Selection of the Architect
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Chapter 15: What the Architect Does
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Chapter 16: The Meaning of Green in Schools
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Chapter 17: Alternative Funding Plans
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Chapter 18: Alternative Contracting Arrangements
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Chapter 19: Alternative Housing for Students During Renovations
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Chapter 20: Bidding and Contractor Selection
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Chapter 21: School Operation During a Renovation
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Chapter 22: Bringing Closure to the Project
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Chapter 23: The Cost of a Good Education
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