Building Schools That Work: Inside K–12 Construction Management

Join us for an informative session for professionals involved in K–12 public school facilities planning, design, and construction with relevance to large urban districts such as LAUSD school construction program. This presentation will highlight how effective construction management practices can streamline the delivery of successful public-school projects. Attendees will explore approaches for stakeholder coordination with district leadership, site administrators, user groups, and community partners. This seminar will cover essential strategies for managing budgets, maintaining schedules, and mitigating risks throughout both design, procurement, construction administration, and occupancy phases. Emphasis on pre-construction processes including environmental site assessments, educational program requirements, cost, constructability reviews, and value-engineering analysis to identify and mitigate risks related to budget overruns, schedule delays, and regulatory constraints. Attendees will gain insights into navigating regulatory requirements, including Division of the State Architect (DSA) approvals, Office of Public-School Construction (OPSC) funding processes, and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) guidelines, to ensure full compliance and smooth project execution.