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Contractors tell lawmakers inflation, regulatory reviews and scope creep drive overruns on mega projects
Summary
Contractors and county directors told a legislative oversight committee that nationwide construction‑cost inflation, extended permitting and third‑party requirements, and frequent scope changes drive cost growth on large transportation projects; they urged clearer scope, appropriate contingencies and streamlined contract review.
Contractors and county road directors warned lawmakers that modern delivery for large transportation projects carries many built‑in cost pressures beyond raw material prices.
Ken Kabacki, vice president and Northwest regional manager at Sunt Construction, said national construction inflation and the expansion of project scope over decade‑long delivery windows often blow initial budgets. "You've got to…
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