New, renovated schools set for school year as construction costs slowly rise

New, renovated schools set for school year as construction costs slowly rise

The average age of Gwinnett County Public Schools facilities is approximately 20 years old, Chief Operations Officer of Facilities Walt Martin said during a Board of Education work session Thursday.

As the cost of materials and labor required for routine maintenance and repairs is steadily increasing, Martin reassured board members that the school system’s relationship with its contractors helps combat the ascent.