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Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2009
Even in difficult economic times, colleges and universities continue to invest in residence hall construction projects as a way to attract new students and keep existing ones on campus. According to data from "American School & University"'s 20th annual Residence Hall Construction Report, the median new project completed in 2008 was…
Descriptors: Dormitories, College Housing, Construction (Process), Costs
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2008
The construction of residence hall facilities at colleges and universities continues to be strong, as institutions scramble to meet the housing needs and varied demands of a growing student population. This article presents data collected from 39 new residence hall projects completed in 2007. According to American School & University's 19th…
Descriptors: Housing Needs, Dormitories, Educational Facilities, Costs
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2007
It is said that "home is where the heart is." Many colleges and universities are keeping that in mind as they continue to invest in building residential facilities to attract students to on-campus living. Residence hall construction at the nation's higher-education institutions remains strong, as the benefits to students, parents, and the college…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Dormitories, Colleges, Residential Institutions
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2006
Residence hall construction continues to be a priority for colleges and universities. With enrollments on the upswing, higher-education institutions are spending more and building larger facilities to entice students to live on campus. This article presents the findings of "American School & University's" 17th annual Residence Hall Construction…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Construction (Process), Surveys, Higher Education
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2000
Presents the 11th annual residence hall construction report showing larger sized residence halls are costing less to construct. Statistics are presented of cost ranges for residence hall construction, the amenities being added to today's residence halls, and classroom- and science-building construction. (GR)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Dormitories, Educational Facilities Design, Postsecondary Education
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2001
Presents comparative data on college and university residence hall construction projects, including construction costs, size, numbers of students, and cost per square foot. Also provides comparative housing cost data over the past decade and identifies types of amenities being added to dormitories. (GR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Construction Costs, Design Preferences, Dormitories
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2002
Discusses data from an annual survey of residence hall construction, including the fact that while the total cost and overall size of newly constructed housing facilities remained steady compared with last year's survey, the cost and square footage per resident dropped considerably. Also discusses the focus on amenities in construction. (EV)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Dormitories, National Surveys, School Construction
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2003
This 14th annual residence hall construction report provides data indicating that colleges and universities are investing in new housing construction in a bid to keep students on campus. (EV)
Descriptors: Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), College Housing, Construction Costs, Dormitories