CHARTER HOUSE SCHOOL, Southwark, London; This refurbishment was planned in a number of phases.

Prefabricated units are often used for accommodating short-term peaks in pupil numbers, or for relocation purposes during building work on existing sites. These units are quick to erect and can be re-located to other sites, but they must be considered in their truest sense as temporary solutions. The overall programme for the project should allow sufficient time for fitting out the building prior to it coming into use. As well as setting out loose furniture and equipment, and organising the teaching resources, staff will want to familiarise themselves with the building, including the use of fire and security systems.

3.8 EVALUATION

Once the building has been handed over and is in use, it is good practice to obtain feedback from the users on how the completed building is performing.
Post-project evaluation is an important task which can provide valuable lessons for the future, but it is often forgotten. The process may be carried out on project completion and 12 months or even 24 months afterwards. It involves re-evaluation of the brief and an assessment of the extent to which the thoughts and objectives of the project have been met. Post project evaluation should take place on all school projects and involve all parties Ð from designers and contractors to school and community users. Evaluation should be based on the following criteria:
• Achievement of the objectives of the brief;
• Achievement of the functionality and content of the scheme;
• Contribution towards educational delivery;
• Spatial satisfaction and flexibility of the accommodation.