As America's school buildings are aging, some districts are considering renovating rather than rebuilding. In economically tight years, planning for effective school maintenance and for renovation programs makes sense. This book offers: Tips and guidelines to handling school maintenance and renovation issues, Details on planning and implementing maintenance and renovation projects at both the school and district levels, References for readers to continue their pursuit of school maintenance and renovation interests, A discussion on future issues confronting school maintenance and renovation, Annotated bibliographies, Practicing exercises. For school administrators, school board members, and community members.

"Authors Tak Cheung Chan...and Michael D. Richardson...provide readers with a structures approach to facilities management—from start to finish." - School Planning and Management

"This guide for school administrators, board members, and concerned citizens discusses the maintenance and renovation of school buildings." - Reference and Research Book News

"...two education professors who specialize in school facilities offer practical advice that can save money and maybe even avoid costs of new construction." - American School Board Journal