From Blueprint to Reality: Navigating the 3 Phases of a Charter School Construction Project

Recorded on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Please view the webinar resources below: 

Overview:

Does your school leadership know how to successfully manage each phase of a school construction project?   

Join us on November 19th at 2pm ET to learn the best practices and common pitfalls to avoid while managing your school's construction project. Every charter school facility project consists of the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases, our experts will walk you through the entire construction process, from start to finish.  

We will provide guidance for essential tasks like: developing a construction project budget, assembling and directing your project team (e.g., architects, owners reps, design engineer), site evaluation, and balancing your school’s current facility needs with future growth plans. Pre-registration is required. 

Session Overview:

Over the course of this webinar attendees will:

  • Understand the documents you must prepare during the pre-construction phase of your school project
  • Learn how to assemble an effective project team, set realistic project timetables, and assess potential project sites
  • Learn how to create a budget and estimate costs for your facility project, our experts will outline key line items to include
  • Understand what technical and structural reports are part of the construction process
  • Review a checklist of post-construction activities that need to be completed before the project is turned over to the school leader/building owner and the school can begin occupying and utilizing the space
  • Receive recommendations that will ensure your project is delivered on time and within your project budget 

Speakers

  • Lee Chaffin, Director of Construction Management, Facility Resource Center
  • Pilar Prieto Matas, Director of Construction Loan Closing and Management, LISC 
  • Daniel Stinfil, Senior Porfolio Manager, LISC

Please email csf@lisc.org with any questions. Click here for more information about our webinars. We encourage you to share this webinar with the charter school leaders and facility managers in your network.