Discusses cost reduction management conducted at Longview Community College's (MO) liberal arts building project. Developing options to reduce costs for future phases and refining the project design are discussed. (GR)

Two recent national surveys show more than $7.5 billion of educational construction for 1974 -- and a similar amount for 1975. (Author)

Materials, elements, and methods of economical school construction are illustrated through explanatory outlines and accompany photographs and diagrams. Finishing elements covered include--(1) finished floorings, (2) ceilings and acoustical finishes, (3) carpentry and millwork, (4) chalkboards and tackboards, (5) toilet partitions, (6) finishing…

Identifies procedures that help reduce cost over-runs on school construction projects. (MLF)

A discussion of the effects of technology on education and on school building construction. (AA)

Presents findings from an annual report on education construction, which concluded that education construction remained one of the few bright spots in an otherwise lackluster economy. Includes several tables of construction spending data. (EV)

Presents design features of the Oak Mountain High School (Alabama) consisting of an academic side of classrooms, administration, and media center; and an activity side consisting of cafeteria, gymnasium, practice gym, and a theater. The school's floor plan and photos are included. (GR)

A DESCRIPTION OF THE HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL IN MICHIGAN IS GIVEN. INDIVIDUAL STUDENT NEEDS, TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM WERE EMPHASIZED BY THE CONSULTANT AND THE ARCHITECT WHO DESIGNED THE BUILDING. THE CAMPUS WAS OF A DECENTRALIZED PLAN WITH FOUR SMALL SCHOOLS ADJOINING A COMMON UNIT FOR SCIENCE AND BUSINESS…

Describes the change order process in building construction, some of the reasons for such changes in the contract, the pitfalls of the process, and the ramifications of cost determination and time related factors. (MLF)

Describes the architectural design, costs, general description, and square footage data for the Joe M. Pirtle Elementary School, Belton Independent School District in Temple, Texas. A floor plan and photos are included along with a list of manufacturers and suppliers used for the project. (GR)

Discusses reducing school construction costs through alternative insurance programs. How a Controlled Insurance Program can reduce insurance costs up to 40 percent and lead to savings of up to 5 percent of total construction costs over the life of a program are explained. (GR)

Discusses why school construction costs are rising so rapidly and the factors that will affect a school's building project. Tips on the decisions school boards can make to lessen the cost impact are highlighted. (GR)

In rejecting claims for damages, the Court finds that contract's "increase or decrease of cost" language is not applicable to added overhead costs and loss of labor efficiency resulting from delays over which the contractor has no control. (Author)