General aspects of new facility design

Question 1

the first step to planning a new strength and conditioning facility is

Answer 1

forming a committee of professionals

Question 2

predesign phase

Answer 2

usually requires 25% of the total project time (6 months). greatest priority is creating a needs analysis or assessment. A feasibility study is conducted to determine costs, facility location, programs of interest.

Question 3

design phase

Answer 3

may require 10-12% of the total project time (~3 months. Work with the architect to finalize blueprints, include equipment specifications, spacing is designed to be user friendly, facility is designed to provide easy access to all athletes.

Question 4

construction phase

Answer 4

normally 505 of total project time (about 12 months). deadlines must be set and adhere to.

Question 5

preoperation phase

Answer 5

also called the start-up phase requires about 15% of total project time (3-4 months) focuses on staffing considerations.