The Library of Congress' New Madison Building: Reasons for, and Effects of, Delays and Escalating Costs

A review of the Library of Congress James Madison Memorial building was concerned with (1) increases in the project's cost, (2) delays in completion, and (3) space utilization in the building. The legislative, financial, and bidding history of the building, its exterior and interior design, its facilities, and its current physical status also came under review.