Presents a statistical portrait of 249 public and 33 academic library construction projects completed between July l, 1986, and June 30, 1987. Data on new buildings, additions, and renovations are included along with photographs of many of the projects and a directory of architects. Projects in progress are also listed. (MES)

All schools face the continuing challenge of getting the best possible assistance from those they hire to help solve building problems and carry out construction projects. An outline is discussed that describes a typical building construction project and the major elements in an effective contractual arrangement between school and contractor.…

Suggests that the continued growth of services in learning resources programs has necessitated both new construction and major remodeling. Tables show the types of services offered in new and remodeled learning resource center buildings, and detailed data for 23 institutions in 11 states. (VT)

In terms of dollar volume, more educational construction was completed in 1979 than in any previous year. The information provided by more than 2,500 school districts and more than 1,000 colleges is analyzed. (Author/MLF)

Presents statistics for construction activities in academic and public libraries for new buildings, additions, and renovations for July 1, 1994, to June 30, 1995, and a six-year cost summary for 1990-95. Determines that library administrators have found that it is more economical to renovate and add on than to start new construction. Also provides…

Less than 57 percent of the more than $9.6 million put into educational construction completed in 1982 went into new structures; additions and modernizations received the remainder. Responses from 30 percent of all school districts and 28 percent of all colleges are projected for 10 geographical regions. (MLF)

This report summarizes the results of a program initiated in July of 1967 that was based on the findings and recommendations of the First Phase Report, which was completed in June of 1967. Seventeen different school districts participated in systems programs, and 20 new schools and additions were completed during the 1968-69 school year.…

Construction spending increases in 1981 did not keep pace with inflation. The Sun Belt states continued to build, but in the Northeast, modernization was used to combat the increasing cost of fuel. Responses from 25 percent of all school districts and 30 percent of all colleges are projected. (Author/MLF)

Total school construction in 1980 fell from 1979, and all levels are predicting somewhat less construction over the next three years. Information provided by 2,038 school districts and 1,527 colleges is analyzed. (Author/MLF)

This brochure provides statistical bid breakdown for Programs 1A and 2 of the Florida Schoolhouse Systems Project. Tabular information is provided on bidders, compatible building subsystems, bid tabulation by compatibility, "per school" building subsystems, nominated bidders and lump sums, and a comparison of programs 1A and 2 bids. Data…