higher-education-construction

name	higher-education-construction
description	Construction management guidance for college and university projects including academic buildings, residence halls, and campus infrastructure.

Higher Education Construction

Comprehensive construction management guidance for college and university projects. This skill covers the unique requirements of academic institutions including procurement differences between public and private universities, academic calendar constraints, campus coordination, and specialized building types.

Quick Reference: Project Types by Complexity

Building Type	Key Stakeholders	Critical Constraints	Reference
Academic Buildings	Provost, Deans, Faculty	Class schedules, AV systems	academic-buildings.md
Residence Halls	Student Affairs, Res Life	Move-in deadlines, R-2 code	residence-halls.md
Dining Facilities	Dining Services, Health Dept	Kitchen equipment, exhaust	dining-facilities.md
Student Centers	Student Affairs, Events	Multi-use flexibility	student-centers.md
Libraries/Archives	Library Admin, IT	Stack loading, climate control	libraries-archives.md
Performing Arts	Fine Arts, Events	Acoustics, rigging	performing-arts.md
Administrative	Admissions, Registrar	Public-facing design	administrative-buildings.md

Institution Type Considerations

Factor	Public Institution	Private Institution	Reference
Procurement	Competitive bid required	Negotiated/invited	public-private-institutions.md
Wages	Prevailing wage	Market rate (usually)	state-funding-procurement.md
Approval Process	State agency + Board	Board of Trustees	public-private-institutions.md
Transparency	Public records	Confidential	public-private-institutions.md
MBE/WBE Goals	Mandated percentages	Voluntary goals	state-funding-procurement.md

Funding Source Implications

Funding Type	Key Considerations	Reference
State Capital Budget	Filed sub-bids, state oversight, prevailing wage	state-funding-procurement.md
Institutional Funds	Internal approval, flexible procurement	public-private-institutions.md
Donor/Gift Funded	Naming rights, recognition, donor visits	donor-gift-projects.md
Bond Financed	Cash flow milestones, compliance reporting	state-funding-procurement.md

Academic Calendar Critical Dates

Period	Typical Dates	Construction Impact	Reference
Fall Move-In	Mid-August	Residence hall deadline	residence-hall-turnover.md
Fall Semester	Late Aug - Mid Dec	Noise/vibration restrictions	academic-calendar-scheduling.md
Winter Break	Mid Dec - Early Jan	Shutdown work acceleration	summer-shutdown-strategies.md
Spring Semester	Mid Jan - Early May	Occupied work constraints	occupied-renovation-phasing.md
Commencement	May	Event blackout period	academic-calendar-scheduling.md
Summer Window	May - August	10-12 week construction window	summer-shutdown-strategies.md

Campus Coordination Requirements

Topic	Key Elements	Reference
Master Plan	Site logistics, circulation, future phases	campus-master-plan.md
Utilities	Central plant, campus backbone, tunnels	campus-utilities-infrastructure.md
Security	Fencing, access, worker badging	campus-security-construction.md
Stakeholders	Facilities, academics, student affairs	university-stakeholders.md

Code and Accessibility Requirements

Topic	Key Requirements	Reference
Assembly Occupancy	A-1, A-2, A-3 requirements	assembly-occupancy-code.md
Residence Hall Codes	R-2 occupancy, fire/life safety	residence-hall-codes.md
Accessibility	Universal design, beyond ADA minimums	accessibility-universal-design.md
Classroom Technology	AV systems, hybrid learning	classroom-av-systems.md

Specifications Quick Reference

Division	Higher Ed Specialties	Reference
Division 10	Markerboards, signage, lockers	specifications-csi.md
Division 11	Lab casework, fume hoods	specifications-csi.md
Division 12	Classroom, dorm, library furniture	specifications-csi.md
Division 25	Building automation integration	specifications-csi.md
Division 27	Campus backbone, classroom AV	specifications-csi.md

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• low-voltage-technology: Campus IT and AV systems
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• electrical-systems: Campus power distribution
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