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Board approves Skanska as construction manager for Woodrow project despite concerns about a single bid

Raleigh County Schools Board of Education · March 25, 2026
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Summary

Raleigh County Schools approved a contract with Skanska to serve as construction manager for the Woodrow project (work to begin in April, contract to run through January 2028). Board members expressed concern the district received only one submission and that the company is out-of-state; staff cited prior positive references and on-site work experience.

The Raleigh County Schools board voted to approve a contract with Skanska US Building Services to serve as construction manager for the Woodrow school project if the board approved the agreement.

Staff said Skanska would begin reviewing construction documents in April and that the contract would run through January 2028, with an on-site field representative expected to average 40…

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