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Panel probes DOD military construction cost premium; DOD launches 60‑day MilCon review
Summary
House members pressed DOD witnesses about annual military construction cost premiums, longer schedules and steps the department is taking — including a 60‑day review and potential expansion of progressive design‑build authorities — to reduce costs and speed delivery.
House members on the Readiness Subcommittee pressed Department of Defense officials about the large premium DOD pays to construct military facilities and what reforms are underway to bring costs and schedules closer to industry norms.
The most newsworthy point: Committee leaders and witnesses focused on a recurring estimate that building the same facility for the military costs roughly 40–65% more than in the private sector and that Congress authorized $17.5 billion in MilCon last year. Lawmakers said…
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