Decision-making strategies used by California school districts' chief business officials in the selection of construction management services as a project delivery system for construction projects over five million dollars.

摘要

Purpose. The four study purposes within selected K-12 public school districts with school construction projects funded by 1998 Proposition 1A General Bond funds were: (1) to describe criteria utilized by selected CBOs to obtain approval of CM as the project delivery system for school projects funded by 1998 1A General Bond funds; (2) to describe factors which support CM projects in selected districts; (3) to describe factors which hinder CM projects in selected districts; and (4) to describe methods used to measure outcomes of CM as a project delivery system for school construction projects in selected districts in four areas: (a) project delivery time; (b) desired level of quality; (c) project budget; and (d) project owner satisfaction.; Methodology. This study was descriptive. A questionnaire was developed to guide data collection. Each of the eight chief business officials who were purposively selected was interviewed. Qualitative methods were used for collecting and reporting results.; Findings. The key finding from the study suggest school districts select construction management services to: (1) control cost and bring project in within budget; (2) provide schedule flexibility to bring project in on time; (3) provide owner with shared construction management responsibility.; Conclusions. When responses were summarized, key findings resulted: there is no one preferred project delivery system. Study respondents recommend analysis of: (1) type of project, (2) size of project, (3) budget, (4) in-house knowledge and skills, and (5) completion timeline chief business officials used to select a project delivery system. With strong district administration support and continuous in-depth training programs, staffs acquire training and skills in order to: (1) explore available delivery options, (2) identify and communicate important role responsibilities, and (3) establish guidelines which successfully measure the outcomes.; Recommendations. As a result of the study, the researcher recommends ongoing training in the area of school construction management. Essential skills were deemed necessary in selecting an appropriate project delivery system.