Design and Construction Division
Responsibilities:
The Design and Construction Division is responsible for administration and
management of the K-12 school capital construction program which includes new
construction, extensions, renovations and/or redevelopments as well as all major
maintenance for existing school infrastructure within the province.
Services
- Provides recommendations and budget estimates to government related to
forecasts and immediate requirements in the area of new school construction
and major extensions and/or renovations as well as capital maintenance of
school buildings.
- Provides technical expertise to other Departments, school boards and
engineering/architectural consultants on issues related to programming,
school design and construction.
- Provides consultative services to school boards on matters related to
school building maintenance, air quality and water quality matters and
capital renewal.
- Ensures compliance of school construction to the Department of
Education’s procedures and approved specifications, the provisions of the
School Planning Manual, good engineering practices, the Schools Act 1997,
applicable building codes and regulations and legislative requirements of
other regulatory authorities.
Clients
Clients are the five provincial school boards, other government departments,
engineering/architectural consultants, contractors and individuals requesting
information on provincial school buildings.
Contact Us
Director: Vacant
Design and Construction Division
Department of Education
Administrative Assistant: Sherry Auchinleck
Design and Construction Division
Department of Education
Telephone: 1-709-729-5186
Fax: 1-709-729-1400