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School board hears Gilbane say new schools finished on time and under budget; $372,000 check returned to district
Summary
Gilbane told the Columbia County School Board that reconstruction work on two district schools is complete and reported a final project cost of $29,225,939. The contractor presented a $372,000 savings check to the district and said owner-directed purchasing produced about $474,000 in savings.
Gilbane representatives told the Columbia County School Board on Oct. 28 that reconstruction work on district schools is finished and that the final project cost for the program came in at $29,225,939.
The presentation by Mr. Wittegren, a Gilbane representative, noted the district’s early estimates had been in the $30 million to $35 million range and credited district oversight and consistent on-site supervision for delivering the finished work amid rising building costs. "Final project cost is going to be at $29,225,939," Mr. Wittegren said.
Adam Berducci, identified as Gilbane’s North…
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