Board discusses materials, tariffs and value‑engineering to limit cost risk
Board members raised concerns about tariffs and market volatility; the design team said it is pursuing local materials and constructability options (e.g., tilt‑up concrete) and will run a contractor-led value‑engineering phase once initial estimates are received.
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Board members asked how tariffs and market instability might affect the bond project. The presenter said the team had discussed locally sourced materials and construction techniques intended to reduce exposure to tariffed imports, citing examples such as tilt‑up concrete and locally available rebar and timber.
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