Planefield board pauses work on 403 West 7th after contractors identify concealed building defects

Feb 17, 2026

After construction professionals identified concealed mechanical, electrical and structural deficiencies in the district-owned property at 403 West 7th Street, the Planefield Board of Education paused work and said it will reassess scope and budget before proceeding.

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The Planefield Board of Education voted to pause construction-related work on the district-owned facility at 403 West 7th Street — referred to in the meeting as “Buff One” — after staff said post-purchase investigations uncovered previously concealed mechanical, electrical and structural deficiencies.

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