The Wisconsin State Building Program Research Project

Abstract

Due to the Department of Facility Development's (DFD) concerns over the cost and quality of facilities, the DFD is interested in understanding why public buildings appear to actually cost more than private sector buildings. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) responded to a DFD request proposal to study these concerns of the state building program. Specific examples and case studies are highlighted to illustrate how these Factors of Complexity may impact project duration and costs.