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Center of the Heights design hits higher estimates; committee discusses scope, phasing and contingencies

McCormick Public Building Committee / School Building Committee (Town of Needham) · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Design teams presented 80% construction documents and two independent cost estimates that averaged about $1,586,000; the committee discussed filed sub‑bids, phasing options to limit disruption, a 7% (~$123,000) contingency and a potential further appropriation target of $1,785,000 pending bid results.

Design consultants and the owner’s project manager presented 80% construction documents and two independent cost estimates for the Center of the Heights project on Jan. 12. The PM&C estimate was approximately $1,618,000 and CHA’s estimate was about $1,554,000; the committee reported an average of roughly $1,586,000—an increase of about $40,000 from the prior estimate.

Program and schedule issues: the team…

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