It is not surprising that demountable classrooms are emerging as the viable alternative for schools all over the world.
Reasons such as space constraints, the need to fortify the existing structure of the schools, create better facilities within the schools and cost factors have compelled many to seek an alternative.
Though the ideal solution would have been to go for permanent structures, the time taken as well as cost implications does not permit that luxury and the only interim solution would be such structures.
When about to set up these temporary structures, in addition to safety, hygiene, environment considerations and energy savings, there are other aspects that the school must pay equal attention as under: a) Ascertain how the funding is going to take place.
Would they be required to spend from the capital budget or is the operating budget sufficient by itself? The preference would be to spend from the operating budget and leave the capital resources as they are since they would be required for costlier initiatives going ahead.
b)Total estimation of costs right from consultation with the fabricator, foundation, facilities for power supply, roof preparation, computer requirements and other such infrastructural matters.
c) Proper estimation of the spaces which would become available and how best to put them to use.
d) Sanitary facilities for students, teachers and a manageable sewage system that requires minimum maintenance.
This is important because you do not want classes to get disrupted in the future due to problems on that front.
e) The facilities for disabled students.
Would there be a ramp that can be used whenever required? The points mentioned above are just a few of the considerations and are by no means a complete list.
There could be other factors unique to each school which that particular school must recognise and address on its own.
The education department is seized of the issue about many schools struggling with limited space and is doing its bit to help them solve the problem through grants and other incentives.
Fabricators are also being incentivised when they come up with designs and structures that use less energy and are excellent from the hygiene perspective.
Schools over time have also set aside budgets for exigencies and they would thus be able to meet expenses pertaining to the creation of such structures without much of a problem.
The department has also shown a willingness to share some of the costs associated with the logistics and movement of these structures and that should help the schools manage their funds better.
Once the structure is up and being used, schools have to ensure that they do not cut corners in its maintenance.
After all, these structures could become permanent over time and there is no reason to discard them if they are being used to good effect.
Regular inspection along with preventive maintenance would ensure the longevity of demountable classrooms and go a long way in solving the space associated problems in schools.
Reasons such as space constraints, the need to fortify the existing structure of the schools, create better facilities within the schools and cost factors have compelled many to seek an alternative.
Though the ideal solution would have been to go for permanent structures, the time taken as well as cost implications does not permit that luxury and the only interim solution would be such structures.
When about to set up these temporary structures, in addition to safety, hygiene, environment considerations and energy savings, there are other aspects that the school must pay equal attention as under: a) Ascertain how the funding is going to take place.
Would they be required to spend from the capital budget or is the operating budget sufficient by itself? The preference would be to spend from the operating budget and leave the capital resources as they are since they would be required for costlier initiatives going ahead.
b)Total estimation of costs right from consultation with the fabricator, foundation, facilities for power supply, roof preparation, computer requirements and other such infrastructural matters.
c) Proper estimation of the spaces which would become available and how best to put them to use.
d) Sanitary facilities for students, teachers and a manageable sewage system that requires minimum maintenance.
This is important because you do not want classes to get disrupted in the future due to problems on that front.
e) The facilities for disabled students.
Would there be a ramp that can be used whenever required? The points mentioned above are just a few of the considerations and are by no means a complete list.
There could be other factors unique to each school which that particular school must recognise and address on its own.
The education department is seized of the issue about many schools struggling with limited space and is doing its bit to help them solve the problem through grants and other incentives.
Fabricators are also being incentivised when they come up with designs and structures that use less energy and are excellent from the hygiene perspective.
Schools over time have also set aside budgets for exigencies and they would thus be able to meet expenses pertaining to the creation of such structures without much of a problem.
The department has also shown a willingness to share some of the costs associated with the logistics and movement of these structures and that should help the schools manage their funds better.
Once the structure is up and being used, schools have to ensure that they do not cut corners in its maintenance.
After all, these structures could become permanent over time and there is no reason to discard them if they are being used to good effect.
Regular inspection along with preventive maintenance would ensure the longevity of demountable classrooms and go a long way in solving the space associated problems in schools.
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