1. ACUHO-I Construction and Renovation Data: The ''Next Generation'' Survey
Jim Grimm, Past President of ACUHO-I
Cynthia Parish Balogh, Senior Associate, MGT
Ray Thompson, Partner, MGT
Kimberly Hardy, Senior Analyst, MGT
June 21, 2004

2. Jim Grimm’s Video

3. Introduction History of the Survey ACUHO-I and MGT Collaboration
Project Goal and Objectives
Establish a national data set that is reliable and useful for institutional planning
To provide information that CHOs want and need
To create a user-friendly electronic survey
To produce an easily accessible report

4. Purpose of Presentation
Share results from the study of 284 colleges and universities
Obtain feedback for fine-tuning the survey and the process prior to Fall administration

5. Process for Administering the Survey

6. Study Process Develop Online Format for Survey
Pilot Test with Expanded Research Advisory Group - 42 Institutions
Analyze Pilot Test Data and Report at ACUHO-I Conference and on Web site
Revise Survey Instrument and Process
Feedback from Pilot Study Participants
Feedback from ACUHO-I Conference

7. Administer Survey
Administer Survey to All ACUHO-I Member Institutions in Fall 2003
Initial to CHOs with Link to Survey and Unique Password
Reminder
Analyze Survey Data and Report at 2004 ACUHO-I Conference
Produce Final Report for Web site

8. Survey Instrument

9. Survey Items Section A: Institutional Characteristics
Institutional Type, Size, Control
Housing Capacity and Program Information
Section B: Facilities Planning Initiatives
Projects During Relevant Time Period
Projects Planned Within Next Five Years
Existence of Campus/Housing Master Plans

10. Survey Items (cont.) Section C: New Construction Projects
Types and Numbers of Units/Beds
Gross Square Footage
Cost Figures
Project and Construction Costs
Per SF and Per Bed Costs Calculated
Types of Space and Amenities
Reasons for New Construction
Methods of Funding

11. Survey Items (cont.) Section D: Renovation Projects
Extent of Renovation
Types and Numbers of Units/Beds
Gross Square Footage
Cost Figures
Project and Construction Costs
Per SF and Per Bed Costs Calculated
Types of Space and Amenities
Reasons for Renovation
Methods of Funding

12. Survey Items (cont.) Section E: Survey Feedback
Length of Time to Complete Survey
Assistance from Other Departments
Feedback on Questions
Other Comments
Unit/Floor Plans and Photos
New Construction - Plans and Photos
Renovation - Before/After Plans

13. Study Results

14. Respondents 284 Respondents ~ 30% Response Rate
97% 4-Year, 3% 2-Year Institutions
59% Public, 40% Private, <1% Other
Representative of Institutional and Housing Program Size

15. Institutional Enrollment by On-Campus Housing Capacity

16. Construction or renovation completed from Fall 2001 through Fall 2003?

17. Planning to initiate construction or renovation project in next 5 years?

18. Does your institution have a campus master plan that includes housing?

19. Do you currently have a separate housing master plan for your institution?

20. New Construction Findings
88 Institutions Reporting
113 New Construction Projects

21. What type of living units? (choose all that apply)

22. Number of Projects by Percent of Units Configured as Single Occupancy Bedroom

23. Number of Projects by Percent of Units Configured as Double Occupancy Bedroom

24. Types of space and amenities in facility?
Laundry %
Staff office(s) %
Staff apartment(s) %
Lobby %
Elevator(s) %
Electronic security system %
Central lounge %
Vending area %
Reception office %
Kitchen(s) %
Television room %
Storage for institution furniture/equipment %
Floor lounge(s) %
Recreation/Game room %
Library/Study %
BBQ/Picnic area %
Computer lab %
Classroom(s) %
Faculty office(s) %
Storage for student belongings -15.0%
Exercise/Fitness room %
Cafeteria/Dining facility %
Volleyball court %
Faculty apartment(s) - 9.7%
Snack bar - 9.7%
Convenience store - 9.7%
Swimming pool - 8.0%
Basketball court - 7.1%
Conference/Meeting Room - 3.5%

25. Types of amenities in unit?
Internet access %
Furniture %
Air conditioning %
Carpeting %
Stove %
Temperature control in each living unit %
Telephone Outlet %
Refrigerator %
Cable TV service %
Washer/Dryer in each living unit %
Microwave %
Dishwasher %
Panic button %

26. Project Costs - Adjoining Suite Style Facilities
High: $43.0 million
Low: $8.1 million
Average: $17.7 million
Project Cost/GSF
High: $226
Low: $108
Average: $156
Project Cost/Bed
High: $66,882
Low: $29,809
Average: $43,076
Notes: Only includes projects that were strictly adjoining suite facilities not in combination with any other type of unit. Only includes projects that provided either Number of Beds or GSF, and either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

27. Construction Costs - Adjoining Suite Style Facilities
High: $40.0 million
Low: $5.6 million
Average: $15.8 million
Construction Cost/GSF
High: $185
Low: $88
Average: $135
Construction Cost/Bed
High: $64,591
Low: $24,403
Average: $39,143
Notes: Only includes projects that were strictly adjoining suite facilities not in combination with any other type of unit. Only includes projects that provided either Number of Beds or GSF, and either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

28. Project Costs - Super Suite Style Facilities
High: $38.0 million
Low: $4.0 million
Average: $23.6 million
Project Cost/GSF
High: $276
Low: $83
Average: $148
Project Cost/Bed
High: $94,763
Low: $33,957
Average: $50,025
Notes: Only includes projects that were strictly super suite facilities not in combination with any other type of unit. Only includes projects that provided either Number of Beds or GSF, and either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

29. Construction Costs - Super Suite Style Facilities
High: $39.0 million
Low: $4.2 million
Average: $20.3 million
Construction Cost/GSF
High: $204
Low: $88
Average: $116
Construction Cost/Bed
High: $49,171
Low: $23,733
Average: $42,757
Notes: Only includes projects that were strictly super suite facilities not in combination with any other type of unit. Only includes projects that provided either Number of Beds or GSF, and either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

30. Project Costs - Apartment Facilities
High: $69.0 million
Low: $3.0 million
Average: $24.4 million
Project Cost/GSF
High: $490
Low: $52
Average: $151
Project Cost/Bed
High: $139,676
Low: $27,728
Average: $52,433
Notes: Only includes projects that were strictly apartments and individual contract apartments (or a combination of the two) not in combination with any other type of unit. Only includes projects that provided either Number of Beds or GSF, and either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

31. Construction Costs - Apartment Facilities
High: $59.0 million
Low: $3.4 million
Average: $20.3 million
Construction Cost/GSF
High: $419
Low: $40
Average: $120
Construction Cost/Bed
High: $119,433
Low: $19,149
Average: $43,452
Notes: Only includes projects that were strictly apartments and individual contract apartments (or a combination of the two) not in combination with any other type of unit. Only includes projects that provided either Number of Beds or GSF, and either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

32. Are you seeking or did you achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for this project?

33. Why was this facility built?
Choose All That Apply:
 Meet demand for additional beds (81%)
 Meet the needs and interests of students (81%)
 Increase the variety of housing options (63%)
 Increase percent of undergrads housed (53%)
Primary Reason:
 Meet demand for additional beds (48%)

34. What entity will own the new facility?

35. What entity will manage the new facility?

36. When a foundation owns the facility, who manages it?

37. Method of funding for the project? (choose all that apply)

38. If debt financed, what entity is responsible for the debt?

39. 98 Institutions Reporting 72 Rehabilitation or Modified Rehabilitation
Renovation Findings
98 Institutions Reporting
221 Renovation Projects
72 Rehabilitation or Modified Rehabilitation

40. Extent of the renovation? (all institutions)

41. Type of living unit? (Rehab/Modified Rehab ~ choose all that apply)

42. Project Cost Figures (Rehab/Modified Rehab)
High: $22.0 million
Low: $24,000
Average: $5.4 million
Project Cost/GSF
High: $888
Low: $11
Average: $90
Project Cost/Bed
High: $109,375
Low: $198
Average: $18,560
Note: Only includes projects that provided either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

43. Construction Cost Figures (Rehab/Modified Rehab)
High: $14.9 million
Low: $24,000
Average: $4.6 million
Construction Cost/GSF
High: $259
Low: $13
Average: $64
Construction Cost/Bed
High: $91,500
Low: $119
Average: $14,267
Note: Only includes projects that provided either Project Cost or Construction Cost.

44. Why was this facility renovated? (Rehab/Modified Rehab)
Choose All That Apply:
 Update facilities (86%)
 Meet the needs and interests of students (74%)
 Accommodate academic or other special programs (24%)
 Provide higher levels of privacy (19%)
Primary Reason:
 Update facilities (61%)

45. Method of funding for the project
Method of funding for the project? (Rehab/Modified Rehab ~ choose all that apply)

46. If debt financed, what entity is responsible for the debt
If debt financed, what entity is responsible for the debt? (Rehab/Modified Rehab)

47. Were you able or do you plan to increase the rental rate for this facility? (Rehab/Modified Rehab)

48. Historical Survey Comparison

49. Historical Comparison: Average Construction Cost Per Square Foot
*This figure does not include two institutions, Clemson University and North Carolina State University.

50. Historical Comparison: Average Construction Cost Per Bed
*This figure does not include two institutions, Clemson University and North Carolina State University.
**This figure includes apartments and suites for 1995.

51. Discussion and Questions

52. Discussion Data omitted for critical questions
Value of comprehensive questionnaire vs. time for completion
Other

53. Acknowledgements

54. Research Advisory Group
Randy Alexander - Iowa State University
Dallas Bauman - SUNY at Stony Brook
Patrick Bradley - Central Missouri State U.
Connie Carson - Wake Forest University
Jim Day - University of Georgia
Terry Durkin - Old Dominion University
Roger Fisher - Texas Christian University
Bob Huss - Oklahoma State University
Paul Jahr - Georgia College & State U.
Jeff Janz - U. of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Beth McCuskey - University of Wyoming
Rita Moser - Florida State University
Ron Sasse - Texas A&M University
Craig Schmitt - University of Dayton
Christine Smith - Elmhurst College
Ken Stoner - University of Kansas
Craig Thompson - Boise State University
Tim Tiemens - Sonoma State University
Jeff Urdahl - University of Southern California
Bill Zeller - University of Michigan
A Special Thank You to All Survey Participants!

55. Presenter Contact Information
Jim Grimm
(352)
Cynthia Parish Balogh, Ph.D.
MGT of America, Inc.
(850)
Ray Thompson, Ph.D.
MGT of America, Inc.
(239)
Kimberly Hardy, Ph.D.
MGT of America, Inc.
(850)