ERIC Number: ED321636
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1990
Pages: 7
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Construction Services at Northern Arizona University.
Van Dyke, Gary
Construction Services is an innovative response to a chronic construction-remodeling problem at Northern Arizona State University. It is an in-house facilities maintenance department designed to address a variety of needs: prevention of construction or remodeling done by individual staff or faculty members without regard for applicable codes; prevention of resultant loss of continuity in overall planning due to inaccurate knowledge of existing facilities; and prevention of frequent delays in having remodeling work done through several individual departments rather than one. Staff includes a supervisor, two estimators, a computer assistant, a field supervisor, two lead people, and 15 other staff members. Emphasis is on customer satisfaction. The process begins with a call or work order, followed by a site inspection and estimate, or bids by outside contractors, required by law if the estimate is for over $10,000. Estimates are computer-driven and require 20-30 minutes to enter and print. Once data are entered, the program can generate up to 14 reports, including a materials list, scheduling goals, and final billing information. Followup is with a phone call with 5 to 7 working days to track the status of authorization. Acquisition of materials, daily progress audits, and billing follow. The program has been highly successful. Contains four references. (MSE)
Descriptors: Accounting, College Buildings, Compliance (Legal), Computer Oriented Programs, Construction Management, Construction Programs, Costs, Facility Improvement, Higher Education, Occupational Safety and Health, Program Administration, Program Descriptions, Scheduling, State Legislation, State Universities
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Northern Arizona Univ., Flagstaff.; American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC.
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