School Facilities, Funding and Construction Podcast Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement

This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. 

In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, and special guest Sue Bell, Chief Facilities Officer for the Elk Grove Unified School District. The group covers team building, planning with and for consultants, tips and tricks, and how to best utilize your legal team to get your project off the ground.

Part 2 – Featured Topics and References

1:55 – Building your team of construction professionals
3:07 – FAQ – Construction Professional Selection
5:42 – Planning for consultants on the team
6:41 – When to involve a CEQA consultant
8:11 – Starting your project (mapping, calendars, etc.)
10:29 – Interplay with Facilities Master Plan work
11:49 – Tips and tricks for procuring consultants
14:21 – The value of site visits
16:20 – Interacting with your legal team