Monroe project update: new high school on track; board leans to install $60,000 light-pole bases now Project leads reported the new high school is roughly 88–89% complete and on budget; the board heard a contingency plan for a lift station (permanent power expected mid-April) and a recommendation to install precast light-pole bases now at an estimated $60,000 to avoid higher costs later. The board gave a straw poll in favor with one member asking to wait for cash-flow clarity.

The new Monroe High School is nearly complete and on budget, with exciting progress on facilities and a crucial decision looming for light-pole installations!

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Board hears construction progress on Southern Gap school, approves invoices and seeks $250,000 from supervisors A contractor update said the Southern Gap school is largely enclosed and on schedule; the board approved a $91,500 invoice, a ~$45,000 equipment purchase and a $23,000 credit change order, and agreed to request up to $250,000 from county supervisors for uniforms and equipment.

The Southern Gap school is rising rapidly, with roofs on and crews working weekends to ensure it opens on time, but the school board is seeking an additional $250,000 for uniforms and equipment!

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Cottage Grove EDA outlines development pipeline, explains tax-abatement use for Yellow Tree project At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority heard a community development briefing covering school construction, apartment projects and business expansions and discussed the city-only tax abatement being pursued for the Yellow Tree apartments after TIF was ruled inappropriate.

Cottage Grove is buzzing with new developments, from school construction to innovative apartment projects, as the city explores flexible tax abatements to fuel growth!

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District approves ESI preconstruction work as new elementary design proceeds The board approved a preconstruction contract with ESI to support constructability and cost estimating for the new Middleton Elementary; staff said permit and bid-ready documents are targeted by May, with potential early-summer groundbreaking aiming for 2027 occupancy, though land transfers and jurisdictional approvals remain.

Exciting plans are underway for the new Middleton Elementary School, with groundbreaking set for early summer 2024 and a target completion for 2027!

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Contractor: E.B. Frank Middle School construction moving ahead; geothermal wells nearly complete Metcon project staff told the Lenoir County Board of Education the E.B. Frank Middle School construction is progressing, with masonry, steel and roof planks being installed and about 187 geothermal wells drilled with roughly 20 remaining; contractor said several slab pours are scheduled and key milestones are ahead of schedule.

Construction at the new E.B. Frank Middle School is thriving, with major milestones like masonry walls and geothermal wells nearing completion!

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Board approves districtwide facility assessment and multiple design/commissioning contracts Trustees authorized a $130,488.53 facility condition assessment (Alpha Facility Solutions), approved MEP commissioning for Elementary School No. 9 ($141,000 to Hendricks Consulting Engineers) and a $405,500 civil design agreement with Langan Engineering for three elementary expansions.

Major upgrades are on the horizon as trustees greenlight a comprehensive facility assessment and key contracts for new construction in the district!

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Middletown council: school and library building projects remain on budget; construction progressing All bid packages for the new high school and middle school have been awarded and the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) is set; site excavation and foundation work are underway. Library design and reimbursement paperwork are progressing and construction documents are near completion.

Exciting progress on the new high school and middle school projects as all bids are awarded and construction is well underway, with site excavation and foundation work already completed!

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Construction on new Hyde Park and Nibley schools advancing; elementary schedule described as 'tight' with Jan. 15 milestone Facility supervisor Don Evans updated the board on progress at Hyde Park Elementary, Hyde Park Middle and Nibley Middle, citing substantial progress on tilt panels, roofing, sprinklers and interior work but saying the elementary project is on a tight schedule and the district expects clarity on that site's status by Jan. 15.

Construction on three new schools is making significant strides, but the elementary project faces a tight deadline with crucial updates expected by January 15.

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Mount Hope construction moves toward steel erection; PMA cites RIDE MOA and new cash‑flow forecast PMA construction managers updated the Bristol Warren School Committee on Oct. 14: steel erection for the new Mount Hope High School is imminent, a memorandum of agreement from the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) allows the project team to reforecast cash flow, and contingency exposure remains for several change orders including audio‑/A

Steel erection for the new Mount Hope High School is set to begin imminently, marking a significant milestone in the project’s progress!

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