Construction costs are up, but the number of libraries built has dropped below last year's figures - two of the findings of this, the seventh, survey. The analysis of libraries is broken down into: additions and renovations, undergraduate libraries, professional libraries, general academic libraries, and libraries not previously reported.…

The synergetic approach to construction saved 10 percent of the Phase I budget for Delaware's new community college system. (Editor)

The University of North Florida used the latest technology to build a campus village. (Editor)

A suggestion that the solution to today's high construction costs for library buildings is through systems building, the key to which is dimensional coordination - relating all the elements that go to make up a building in such a way that the parts will fit together with little or no alteration at the construction site. A supplementary…

A statistical report on the 298 public library building projects completed in the year ending June 30, 1969. (Author)

Discusses the appropriate role of the board of trustees in campus construction projects, including the need to be involved at the start and to understand hidden costs, and how to conserve trustee time. (EV)

Colleges and universities with mounting deficits may be tempted to sell surplus land for profit, but this is never a smart long-term choice. Through joint ventures and innovative financing, institutions can transform such holdings into development projects. In the current economy, there may be increased interest in such sites. (MSE)

Scheduling, cost control, value analysis, quality control, and contract interfacing are the final steps in the project management method of bringing a project in on time and within budget. (Author)

The plan details recommended procedures for the construction of mental retardation facilities in New Jersey. The Mental Retardation Planning Board and State Board of Control are described and members listed. Stated are methods of administration of the planning and construction program, and the basic program goals and policies. Four major regions…

Citing the scarcity of suitable land, unmanageably high infrastructure costs, and a dearth of lending institutions as obstacles to the acquisition of decent housing in many parts of Central Appalachia, this article describes how the Coal Field Housing Corporation is dealing with these problems. (Author/KR)

The statistics on 143 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during FY73 are reported. The names of the architects used on the projects are listed. (Author/SM)

Basic guidelines can help administrators find answers to questions about new construction techniques. (HS)

Proven construction techniques implemented by an efficient construction management can save both time and money for school boards. (Author)

Reports a trend toward the inclusion of academic libraries in building complexes and shared space. Only a handful of construction and remodeling projects completed in the year ending June 30, 1980, have costs in excess of $1 million. (RAA)