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Lawmakers press agencies to speed projects; look to design‑build changes in STREAM process
Summary
Senators pressed agency officials about Stream project timelines and whether design‑build methods could accelerate capital projects. Agencies said they are open to exploring design‑build but are governed by State Building Commission policies.
Committee members questioned whether Stream's standard design‑bid‑build delivery causes unnecessary delay and cost escalation on state projects. Senator Rose and others argued that design‑build can save time and money by enabling earlier contractor integration. Deputy Commissioner John Hull said the agency would welcome more design‑build but is constrained by State Building Commission delivery policies. "We would welcome that opportunity actually to do more design build projects," Hull said, while adding that any change must comport with building commission rules.
Members and agency staff discussed steps to speed project delivery—reviewing State Building Commission policies, examining opportunities for more design‑build projects, and improving Stream process efficiency. The panel agreed to follow up with more detailed options and possible policy recommendations for future committee action.
