Episode 90 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement

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. Stay tuned for Part 3: Implementation, and visit to access upcoming episodes upon immediate release. 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   Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this podcast episode does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.

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This episode is 22:36 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2025.

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