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2019 FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION BRIEF
SURVEY ON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
Did you COMPLETE any construction projects in 2018?
No construction completed in 2018 Major renovations/modernizations Additions to existing building(s) New/replacement building(s)
0%
20% 21%
10% 20%
45% 39%
30% 40%
50% 60% 70%
Will you COMPLETE any construction projects in 2019?
No construction scheduled for completion Major renovations/modernizations Additions to existing building(s) New/replacement building(s)
0%
22% 25%
10% 20%
45% 38%
30% 40%
50% 60% 70%
Will you START any construction projects in 2019?
No construction scheduled to start Major renovations/modernizations Additions to existing building(s) New/replacement building(s)
0%
39% 37%
21%
29%
10%
20%
30% 40% 50%
60% 70%
What is your opinion on the funds available for construction compared to last year?
15%
20% 42% 23%
Fewer funds are available
No change in available funds
More funds are becoming available Don’t know
Survey Respondents: 123 pK-12 school districts responded to this survey among 44 states.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Fifty-five percent of districts surveyed completed construction in 2018.
• Fifty-five percent of districts surveyed are planning to start construction projects in 2019.
• Major renovations and modernizations are the major focus of projects completed in 2018 and expected to be started in 2019.
• Most institutions surveyed—65 percent—believe that there will either be no change or fewer funds available for construction projects in 2019.
OTHER ISSUES FACING INSTITUTIONS
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• Funding is the biggest issue.
• Increasing cost of construction and depleted labor pool.
• Preventative maintenance schedule and having
staff abide and adhere to scheduling.
• Voter approval of bonds issues based on property taxes.
• State and local site/develop- ment requirements/codes.
• Keeping buildings operation- al without much funding.
• Availability of manpower for the various trades to complete their work.
• Getting plans approved at State Education Department in a timely period.
• Keeping pace with local growth and enrollment increase.
• Aging and outdated facilities.
• Preventative maintenance schedule and having staff abide and adhere to scheduling.
• Accountability issues with contractors, etc.
• Time management for project completion by the school start date in the fall.
• Safety, logistics, and continuing the educational program during construction/ renovation.
• Lack of bidders.
• Community perception
of the need for new construction, additions, and renovations.
• Prioritization—too many needs for available funds.
• Lack of long-term planning.