Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
This page provides clear definitions for terms and acronyms you may encounter while exploring this website and learning about the project. We aim to make all project information accessible and understandable.
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Key Terms & Acronyms
Key Terms & Acronyms
CMR (Construction Manager at Risk): A project delivery method where the Construction Manager acts as a consultant during the design phase and then as a general contractor during the construction phase, providing a guaranteed maximum price for the project.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): A widely used green building rating system. LEED certification provides independent verification of a building's green features, ensuring design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions that are healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving.
MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority): A quasi-independent state agency that partners with Massachusetts communities to fund and oversee the development of public school facilities.
Modules: Refers to the nine distinct phases or steps within the MSBA's capital pipeline process for school building projects, from initial Statement of Interest to closeout.
NPS (Needham Public Schools): The public school district serving the Town of Needham, Massachusetts.
PDP (Preliminary Design Program): A comprehensive report submitted to the MSBA that outlines the educational program, preliminary space needs, and initial design concepts for the proposed school project.
POE (Post-Occupancy Evaluation): A systematic process conducted by the MSBA roughly three years after a K-12 school project's completion to assess its performance, particularly regarding educational appropriateness, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.
PSR (Preferred Schematic Report): A key document submitted to the MSBA that details the feasibility study findings, analyzes various design alternatives, and presents the chosen preferred design solution for the project.
SBC (School Building Committee): The local committee appointed to oversee the planning, design, and construction of the school building project.
SD (Schematic Design): The initial design phase following the Feasibility Study, where the preferred design concept is further developed with more detailed drawings, layouts, and cost estimates.
SOI (Statement of Interest): The formal application submitted by a city or town to the MSBA, expressing their desire to partner on a school building project.
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