School Planning DESIGN REVIEWS DPI's School Planning Section is experiencing an historically high volume of capital project design review submissions. Since the start of 2022, the normal 2-to-4-week turnaround time for Architectural and Engineering reviews has grown to approximately 4-to-6-weeks. PSUs and their Design Teams are reminded to make timely project review submittals and include adequate review periods when developing project schedules. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL of Design Reviews is now REQUIRED Please send all correspondence and design review submittals electronically – via email or download link – to Teri Williams at: teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov When submitting design reviews, please provide 3 PDF files: DPI Project Transmittal Form Drawings Specifications Electronic Design Review Submittal PDF format - DPI Transmittal, Drawings, Specifications Electronic Submittal Communication will be most efficient using email. Name Title Email Teri Williams Office Manager teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov Nathan Maune, AIA Section Chief nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov Jon Long, AIA Architect jon.long@dpi.nc.gov Roger Leeson, AIA Architect roger.leeson@dpi.nc.gov Dennis Hilton, PE Structural Engineer dennis.hilton@dpi.nc.gov Josh Burris, PE Mechanical Engineer josh.burris@dpi.nc.gov Jon Jones, PE Electrical Engineer jonathan.jones@dpi.nc.gov The School Planning Section of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction assists public schools, architects, and design teams in the planning and design of high quality school facilities that enhance education and provide lasting value to the children and citizens of North Carolina. Project Planning Facility Programming Space Profiles Site Selection Design Guidelines Cost Estimating Demolition Building Codes Prototype School Designs Statewide Facility Needs Survey Design Review School Planning professionals conduct design reviews for new schools, additions, and renovations. Design reviews ensure that school facilities accommodate modern educational program requirements. Project reviews encompass code compliance, life safety, longevity, durability, economy, and efficiency of building construction systems. Comments address local program flexibility while providing accountability with regard to the State Board of Education's North Carolina Public Schools Facilities Guidelines. Design review conferences are available at each design phase, offering design teams and school administrators the opportunity to meet with the School Planning staff of architects, engineers, and programmatic specialists. School Construction Construction Costs Building Demolition Modular Facilities Capital Funding PSBCF — Public School Building Capital Fund NBPSCF — Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund PSBRRF — Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund K-12 Athletic Facility Grants (SCIF) ADM Fund — Corporate Tax Revenue Equipment Grants Federal Funding Technology Fund School Bonds Hurricane Recovery Legislative References NC Laws governing school construction External Resources Green Ribbon Schools — U.S. Department of Education A4LE — Association for Learning Environments NCSF — National Council on School Facilities External Planning Resources School Closing Procedures Archived Publications Residential Campuses NCSD — NC School for the Deaf, Morganton, NC ENCSD — Eastern NC School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC GMS — Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Raleigh, NC NCCAT — North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee, NC NCCAT — North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Ocracoke, NC Prototype Designs School Planning maintains a central clearinghouse of Prototype School Designs in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 115C-521. Contact Information Contact Information Teri Williams Office Manager 984-236-2921teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov Nathan Maune, AIA Section Chief 984-236-2919nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov Jon Long, AIA Architect 984-236-2923jon.long@dpi.nc.gov Roger Leeson, AIA Architect 984-236-2925roger.leeson@dpi.nc.gov Dennis Hilton, PE Structural Engineer 984-236-2922dennis.hilton@dpi.nc.gov Josh Burris, PE Mechanical Engineer 984-236-2924josh.burris@dpi.nc.gov Jonathan Jones, PE Electrical Engineer 984-236-2918jonathan.jones@dpi.nc.gov Mailing Addresses UPS | FedEx School Planning NC Department of Public Instruction 301 North Wilmington Street / Suite 7026 Raleigh, NC 27601-2825 US Mail School Planning NC Department of Public Instruction 6319 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6319
School Planning DESIGN REVIEWS DPI's School Planning Section is experiencing an historically high volume of capital project design review submissions. Since the start of 2022, the normal 2-to-4-week turnaround time for Architectural and Engineering reviews has grown to approximately 4-to-6-weeks. PSUs and their Design Teams are reminded to make timely project review submittals and include adequate review periods when developing project schedules. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL of Design Reviews is now REQUIRED Please send all correspondence and design review submittals electronically – via email or download link – to Teri Williams at: teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov When submitting design reviews, please provide 3 PDF files: DPI Project Transmittal Form Drawings Specifications Electronic Design Review Submittal PDF format - DPI Transmittal, Drawings, Specifications Electronic Submittal Communication will be most efficient using email. Name Title Email Teri Williams Office Manager teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov Nathan Maune, AIA Section Chief nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov Jon Long, AIA Architect jon.long@dpi.nc.gov Roger Leeson, AIA Architect roger.leeson@dpi.nc.gov Dennis Hilton, PE Structural Engineer dennis.hilton@dpi.nc.gov Josh Burris, PE Mechanical Engineer josh.burris@dpi.nc.gov Jon Jones, PE Electrical Engineer jonathan.jones@dpi.nc.gov The School Planning Section of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction assists public schools, architects, and design teams in the planning and design of high quality school facilities that enhance education and provide lasting value to the children and citizens of North Carolina. Project Planning Facility Programming Space Profiles Site Selection Design Guidelines Cost Estimating Demolition Building Codes Prototype School Designs Statewide Facility Needs Survey Design Review School Planning professionals conduct design reviews for new schools, additions, and renovations. Design reviews ensure that school facilities accommodate modern educational program requirements. Project reviews encompass code compliance, life safety, longevity, durability, economy, and efficiency of building construction systems. Comments address local program flexibility while providing accountability with regard to the State Board of Education's North Carolina Public Schools Facilities Guidelines. Design review conferences are available at each design phase, offering design teams and school administrators the opportunity to meet with the School Planning staff of architects, engineers, and programmatic specialists. School Construction Construction Costs Building Demolition Modular Facilities Capital Funding PSBCF — Public School Building Capital Fund NBPSCF — Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund PSBRRF — Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund K-12 Athletic Facility Grants (SCIF) ADM Fund — Corporate Tax Revenue Equipment Grants Federal Funding Technology Fund School Bonds Hurricane Recovery Legislative References NC Laws governing school construction External Resources Green Ribbon Schools — U.S. Department of Education A4LE — Association for Learning Environments NCSF — National Council on School Facilities External Planning Resources School Closing Procedures Archived Publications Residential Campuses NCSD — NC School for the Deaf, Morganton, NC ENCSD — Eastern NC School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC GMS — Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Raleigh, NC NCCAT — North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee, NC NCCAT — North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Ocracoke, NC Prototype Designs School Planning maintains a central clearinghouse of Prototype School Designs in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 115C-521. Contact Information Contact Information Teri Williams Office Manager 984-236-2921teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov Nathan Maune, AIA Section Chief 984-236-2919nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov Jon Long, AIA Architect 984-236-2923jon.long@dpi.nc.gov Roger Leeson, AIA Architect 984-236-2925roger.leeson@dpi.nc.gov Dennis Hilton, PE Structural Engineer 984-236-2922dennis.hilton@dpi.nc.gov Josh Burris, PE Mechanical Engineer 984-236-2924josh.burris@dpi.nc.gov Jonathan Jones, PE Electrical Engineer 984-236-2918jonathan.jones@dpi.nc.gov Mailing Addresses UPS | FedEx School Planning NC Department of Public Instruction 301 North Wilmington Street / Suite 7026 Raleigh, NC 27601-2825 US Mail School Planning NC Department of Public Instruction 6319 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6319
