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Fayetteville taps Friese & Nichols for 12‑month construction management overhaul; council approves engagement
Summary
City council voted to continue a 12‑month engagement with Friese & Nichols to implement recommendations for the Construction Management Division and bolster project oversight after recent contractor separations and cost pressures.
Fayetteville City Council voted to receive a review of the Construction Management Division and to continue a 12‑month engagement with engineering consultant Friese & Nichols to implement recommended changes to project controls and staffing.
The report, presented by Blair Hinkle of Friese & Nichols and city staff, found the city’s centralized project‑management approach is sound but identified gaps in proactive project management, consultant accountability, design‑phase cost controls and transparency. Blair Hinkle said the firm has been on‑site since December 2024 to evaluate operations…
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