Replacing the general contractor with a "construction manager" directly accountable to the owner promises greatly improved control over cost and scheduling economies. The construction manager should have special skills in construction, cost analysis, critical path method scheduling, and be familiar with the qualifications of local subcontractors.…

The concept of joint occupancy (also known as shared facilities or multiple-use buildings) involves combining schools with apartment dwellings, commercial space, or community services and offices. Many leading educators and economists recommend this approach as a solution to both public and private urban school needs. Surveyed in this review are…

This review presents an analysis of the literature concerning the growth of systems building programs in education and reports on the conclusions of numerous architects and educators that the systems-built school may well be the only cost-effective answer available to today's educational facilities needs. The terms "building systems" and "systems…