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Make the Most of Your Purchasing Power
Abstract
The expansion and maintenance of building
systems on educational campuses require huge
financial expenditures. Public schools and colleges
must make the most of each available dollar. The
combination of effective building systems master
planning and purchasing standardization program
management (PSPM) maximizes purchasing power.
Proper building systems master planning helps
owners get what they want from buildings with
greater opportunity for success. Master planning
yields benefits in budgeting, staffing, equipment, and
opportunities for standardization.
PSPM is a strategy utilizing the “buy now-pay
later” concept. Equipment is pre-selected and prepriced
for projects as outlined in building systems
master plans, and, frequently, in bond programs. Bulk
purchasing and standardization, while normally
thought of in reference to office and cleaning
supplies, can also be applied to big-ticket items. The
result is reduced first costs and a domino effect of
other savings.
Case studies will be presented from Texas school
districts that demonstrate successful building systems
master planning and PSPM programs. The authors'
experience in assisting Texas ISDs implement these
programs will also be shared.
Citation
Bristow, G.; Clendenin, M.; McClure, J. D. (2004). Make the Most of Your Purchasing Power. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /4616.