Insights
Practical notes from the district’s side of the table
Short articles on the planning questions California districts ask most, from how an FCA feeds a master plan to phasing work on an occupied campus.
- Planning 4 min read
FCA vs. FMP: How a Condition Assessment and a Master Plan Fit Together
A condition assessment tells you what shape your buildings are in. A master plan decides what to do about it. Districts get the most from both when the assessment is built to feed the plan.
- Planning 4 min read
What Educational Specifications Should Settle Before Design Begins
Educational specifications translate how a district teaches into what its spaces need to do. Settling those decisions before design starts keeps the architect focused and reduces costly changes later.
- Planning 4 min read
Keeping a Facilities Plan Current After the Board Adopts It
A master plan starts aging the day it is adopted. Updating the facility profile as projects finish and new assessments come in keeps the backlog accurate and the plan worth trusting.
- Delivery 5 min read
Building on an Occupied Campus: Planning Around Students, Staff and the School Calendar
Most school construction happens while school is in session. Careful phasing around safety, access, operations and the calendar protects students and staff and keeps the project on track.
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