Since the legislation making federal funds available for the construction of new buildings and the remodeling of older buildings stands as a turning point in the development of the American public library, the present study has been designed to investigate the effect of the federal funds both in terms of the stated purpose and the intent of the…

In an effort to depoliticize design-build contracts, the Commonwealth of Virginia created a management review board to determine whether a locality should be authorized to use a design-build contract in lieu of competitive sealed bidding. This paper explains that process. In order to employ a design-build contract for a specific construction…

Outlines several existing case histories of projects undertaken by a management firm in which they have brought jobs in right on or under budget. With no architectural or contracting heritage to defend, the "computer boys" slip into owners' shoes and construction management becomes whatever the projects demand. (Author)

Without a well-conceived plan and a definition of what that plan demands in terms of facilities, educators will wind up altering their programs to fit the buildings. (Editor)

Suggests course of action which college administrators can take to upgrade the quality of present campuses. (AD)

A new dormitory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology was constructed using a joint venture contract with safeguards and incentives that brought university, architect, and building contractor into a closer and more productive relationship than under conventional contract arrangements. (Author/MLF)

Spokane (Washington) School District No. 81 has replaced 12 obsolete elementary schools and enlarged a thirteenth. A design competition involving three consortia of 10 local architectural firms and the use of a prototype design for all 12 new schools saved the school district about $8 million from the original estimate. (MLF)

Reports a continuing decline in the number of new public library buildings and increased construction costs. Reporting difficulties, however, militate against relying too heavily on trends when considering statistics for new construction and remodeling projects completed in the year ending June 30, 1980. (RAA)

This is the third, concluding, part of an article on the Greater Chicago Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP). It focuses on the hydrologic and hydraulic studies which controlled the sizing of tunnels, storage reservoirs and pumping stations, and on the resulting pumping station and reservoir. (BB)

Presents college and university construction data for 2001, including a region-by-region breakdown of completed construction projects and projects beginning in 2001. Data tables show the types of buildings being completed in 2000/2001 and the residence hall amenities that were included. (GR)

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate how lessons learned from a case study of a construction project undertaken in the Pacific Islands relates to the interaction between social capital and knowledge transfer. The paper is reflective in nature focusing upon the experiences of one of the authors, being a Pacific Islander and…

As the drafting instructor at Tri-County Career Center (TCCC) in Nelsonville, Ohio, the author is proud and pleased to give students real-life drafting experiences that apply learned theory. One of the best experiences his students have had involves taking part in building a custom home. Another is producing authentic house plans. The author also…

In a continuous effort to teach real-world concepts and skills, community outreach projects can be one of the main avenues of student success in the field of technology. Employers are interested in students who have real-world exposure as well as a depth and breadth of academic experiences. This article provides the technology education teacher…

Topic coverage defines the interaction and relationships between school officials and professionals in the fields of design and planning. Preliminary discussion involves school function and educational planning, while the topic of architect choice considers--(1) professional role, (2) basic factual data, (3) selection methods, and (4) contracts…