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South Berwick town hall renovation falls behind schedule; contractors seek $143,000 HVAC/plumbing change
Summary
Contractors and the town owner team discussed a 7–10 week schedule delay, an approximately $143,000 HVAC/plumbing change request (CR3), and whether to issue construction change directives so work can continue while price is negotiated. The meeting also reviewed contingency levels and next steps.
South Berwick’s town owner group met with project designers and contractors to review delays and cost pressures on the town hall renovation, with contractors reporting the project is weeks behind schedule and seeking additional compensation for HVAC and plumbing work.
At the owner‑team meeting, Dovetail consultant Boris Butler said, “currently, the project, is behind the baseline schedule. As far as phase 1 or phase 1, we’re approximately 7 weeks behind schedule. And with phase 2, we’re approximately 10 weeks behind schedule.” The delays include administrative mobilization issues, an expedited requirement to install a permanent fire alarm panel and subsequent hazmat testing that identified elevated lead in some demo areas, and an under‑slab bearing condition that required additional remediation.
Why it matters: the delays increase weekly general conditions costs and draw down contingency funds that the town and contractor…
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