Easy ways to save money during and after library construction

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to offer advice, in the interest of preventing expensive mistakes, about certain aspects of library building projects.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents a list of avoidable errors made during real library construction or renovation projects.

Findings

The paper finds that a little common sense is a good thing to use in tandem with grand designs.

Practical implications

Hopefully, the practical implications of the paper will be cost savings for libraries and their parent organizations. Librarians, project managers, or architects might enjoy compiling photographs of similar mistakes and comparing them with sensible alternatives.

Originality/value

The paper presents a useful list for project managers.

Citation

Steele, K. (2011), "Easy ways to save money during and after library construction", The Bottom Line, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880451111142024