E90 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement


Lozano Smith Podcast
In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, and special guest Sue Bell, Chief Facilities Officer for the Elk Grove Unified School District. The group covers team building, planning with and for consultants, tips and tricks, and how to best utilize your legal team to get your project off the ground.

Missed an episode in this series? Visit lozanosmith.com/podcast_SFFCSeries.php for Parts 1, 2 and 3!

Show Notes & References
  • 1:55 – Building your team of construction professionals
  • 3:07 – FAQ – Construction Professional Selection
  • 5:42 – Planning for consultants on the team
  • 6:41 – When to involve a CEQA consultant
  • 8:11 – Starting your project (mapping, calendars, etc.)
  • 10:29 – Interplay with Facilities Master Plan work
  • 11:49 – Tips and tricks for procuring consultants
  • 14:21 – The value of site visits
  • 16:20 – Interacting with your legal team
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