Introduction
Designing and planning a school project is an indulging job that requires preparedness. First, the project needs to start early. When initiating a project, there is the need to hasten the process of starting the project, which includes planning for the available resources. Since this project is 100% self-funded, it will be an easy task as all the required resources are available. When a project is initiated early, it means that there is ample time to complete the project. This will be a convenient approach to the project, as it will take a shorter time to complete (Owen 2006, p.7). This report seeks to explain the design economic issues and solutions that can help the management adapt to a design that suits its budget.
Time projections and timely completion
There is a need to focus on the time commitment in the project. Projects have time projections; therefore, completing the project at the right time is very important. For instance, a six-story building will take an arguably long time to complete. However, the project will have to stick to the time projections as it is of great importance. Secondly, the project will have to look at the materials needed. In many instances, building materials vary in quality and price. Therefore, the project will have to identify the best quality materials in the vicinity. In many instances, high-quality materials often have a high price tag and are scarce. Therefore, for the project to acquire such high-quality building materials, there will be a need to scout the various suppliers that have been in the business of supplying such materials for a long (Paludi 2012, p.19). Similarly, the project will rely on references from other schools that have exceptional buildings of high quality. The essence of making the choice of high-quality building materials is that the building will be long-lasting. This will serve the purpose of building a school since it is a long-term project. Similarly, high-quality materials are safe. This limits any chances of mishaps in the buildings, which include cracks and constant aging. In addition to this, high-quality materials give the building an aesthetic value. This will attract those who would wish to have their students in high-class schools.
- A – Preparation of the project and site
- B – Construction of six-storey premise
- C – Construction of swimming pool
- D – Construction of sports facility
- E – Boarding facility and café
- F – Gymnasium
- G – Construction of movie theatre
- H – Completion of project
Positivity in new premises
Building a new school premise is an added advantage to the community and the project itself. To begin with, people would wish to send their children to state-of-the-art schools built according to modern architecture (Owen 2006, p.6). The sight of new buildings and premises is an attraction to the community. This will have a direct positive impact on the number of people who would wish to be associated with the school. Therefore, the project of building new premises for the school is viable. Secondly, the new premises will be fitted with modern learning types of equipment. This will be a positive approach, as it will enhance the performance of the school. Cottrell (2010, p.31) argues that new and modern learning equipment enhances the students’ performance. Thirdly, building new premises for the school will show its preparedness and the will to succeed in providing quality education for learners.
Boarding options for the school
Students need uninterrupted time to concentrate on their learning. As such, they need to find more time to learn new ideas, have group work, and spend more time with committed teachers. This will enhance their preparedness in tackling new experiences and other topics that may prove tricky. With a committed focus on this, the provision of boarding facilities will be prudent. Boarding options give students more time to stay in school with limited distractions. As such, their concentration on learning is advanced. Apparently, boarding facilities ensure that students have limited stress. For instance, students do not have exposure to stress, which may emanate from family issues. The provision of a café and restaurant will be a prudent approach for the students. A café will provide the essential food and snacks that students require on a daily basis. Cottrell (2010, p.33) argues that healthy students that feed on a balanced diet and plenty of fluids have less distraction, which helps them concentrate on their learning.
Table showing the admissions to the school
The table above shows the inflow of students in the school. In the first year, the students will be in minute numbers. However, the numbers will be increasing with each year. However, after some time, the school will have reached the optimum level where there will be full admission.
Communal movie theatre
Many businesses and institutions have to create a rapport with the community that surrounds them. In this case, the school will have to create an understanding with the surrounding community by reciprocating with a communal movie theatre. This will also act as the school’s corporate social responsibility to the community (Paludi 2012, p.49). Since many people in the community would wish to attend movie theatres, providing such a facility will be highly welcome. In order to make greater management of the movie theatre, the school could devise better ways of collecting resources to cater to this need. For instance, subsidizing the prices will attract a large number of people from the community. This will provide enough resources for future developments in the movie theatre. Similarly, the provision of a movie theatre is an advertisement in disguise. Some of the people visiting the movie theatres will be compelled to look at the elegance of the school. This will make them feel the urge to seek admission of their children to the school.
Sports facility and swimming pool
Learners are in the most active stages of life. This is a stage where students need to exercise frequently and play more often (Cottrell 2010, p.26). As such, there will be a need to provide sports and swimming pool facilities. The school that has a design for a sports facility is of high quality. A state-of-art sports facility will boost the institution’s preparedness to offer quality education. For instance, students that participate in sports maintain a healthy body. This reduces instances of sickness, health complications and improves performance. Apparently, (Cottrell 2010, p.26) noted that sports and other games are effective stress relievers. Therefore, when students participate in sporting activities, they have lower stress levels. This is appropriate in strengthening the performance of students.
The school will have an advantage as it gets recognition in sporting events and this improves the outlook of the school. This gives it an added advantage over the other schools. In many cases, swimming helps refresh the body and relax the mind. After a long day of learning, students will need to swim and refresh. This helps in preparing the students for subsequent classes and extra learning. In addition, the provision of a gymnasium is important for body exercise. Therefore, it is equally important to encompass all these in the plan and project of the school. Even though these are expensive facilities, they will be worthwhile in the school, as they will help the students in their growth and learning (Owen 2006, p.8). Since town planning and drawings are on hand, this makes the work easy, as all the designs are available. The next stage will be reviewing the designs and costing, which will be approved.
Chart showing the importance of the school facilities in attracting admissions to the school.
The performance of the school is an initial attraction to the community. Therefore, the performance of the school will be given priority. The school outlook and the sporting facilities will also be a basis for attracting many people to the school. Similarly, the movie theatre will also attract many people from the community. With such facilities, the school will achieve its target in terms of optimum admission.
Design economics
The project will require a substantial amount of resources in building the six-story premise. This will be in addition to the state-of-art sports facility, swimming pool, café, and movie theatre. The students admitted to the school will exclusively use the sports facility, swimming pool, and boarding facility. With such facilities, the students will have an easy and comfortable environment that is conducive to learning (Cottrell 2010, p.41). This will be a pleasant environment and will attract a large number of students to the school. With such facilities, the school will be highly rated. Therefore, the school fees and other expenses will be forwarded to the students’ guardians and parents. This will cater to the maintenance and cost of other services provided. As such, the school will comfortably cater to all the expenses incurred. Apparently, the budget will also provide resources for running the school after its inauguration for a period of a year. This is to ensure that the school does not stall after its opening. With such preparations in place, the school will run without any inconveniences. This is due to the low admissions normally recorded in new schools, which affects the income.
Conclusion
We are convicted that since the project is 100% funded, there will be no difficulty implementing the school project. Building the six-story boarding school apartment will be easy since the school has all the funds needed. The school should also ensure that the intended restaurant, sporting facilities, and swimming pool are also built since they give the school a positive image. Having these facilities in place will help attract many students who will be seeking admission. Facilities such as the communal movie theatre will also bring many benefits to the school since it shows the school’s commitment to giving back to the community as part of its corporate social responsibility. However, the project must be implemented according to the proposed design economics to ensure its effective completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Recommendation
In order for the project to succeed, the school management must show full commitment to the project by ensuring that the funds and resources required for the implementation of the project are availed at the right time.
References
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Paludi, M. A 2012, Managing diversity in today’s workplace: strategies for employees and employers. ABC-CLIO, New York: NY.