Designer Roundtable, Proposed Topics for Future Meetings

Proposed agenda topics for future meetings:

• Presentation from Facilities Manager Association regarding best practices and lessons learned

• Operation and maintenance of existing buildings

• Completed projects - lessons learned

• MSBA process presentations on:
  • Incentive Points
  • Enrollment Process
  • Schematic Design Process – MSBA perspective on submittal process
  • Special Education Submittal Process – requirements and process
  • Change Orders: eligibility determination and overall trends
  • Sustainability
    • Community planning in early phases

• Building maintenance and operation expectations

• Comparison of approach between CMR and DBB methodologies

• Educational programming questionnaire to inform design

• Existing buildings maintenance and operations by MA-CHPS in sustainability

• Commissioning: process, scope, and performance

• FFE and Technology Allowances

• General discussion and comparison of CMR and DBB process, to include discussion of benefits based on project type

Proposed agenda topics for potential joint discussions to include OPMs and Contractors:

• Evaluation of project quality at project completion with a focus on warranties, O&M manuals, training, commissioning, and effective tracking and resolution of punch list and corrective work

• Proprietary items in specifications

• Standard general & supplementary conditions

• Alternates and unit prices (bidding) and eligibility for reimbursement

• Model Schools Task Force findings