Tift County flags $2.46 million low bid for Ferry Lake/New River Church intersection project County staff told commissioners a low construction bid of $2,461,926.33 far exceeds the $790,975 estimate because of required right-of-way acquisition and underground utility relocation; the board sent the item to the Dec. 11 regular meeting for further discussion.

Tift County's intersection improvement project faces a staggering budget gap, with bids soaring to over $2.4 million—more than triple the initial estimate!

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Valley View IEQ project: district finance director reports bids under budget, board to consider award Dec. 9 Director of finance Bridal Finneken presented Valley View indoor-environment project bid results: apparent low bids by trade were listed, total project estimate about $18.06 million and roughly $160,614 under the preliminary budget; the board will see a recommendation and bond-sale resolution at the Dec. 9 meeting.

The Valley View indoor environmental quality project is not only under budget but also set for crucial next steps as the board prepares to review bid awards on December 9!

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Newport, R.I. Sets Maximum Price of $5.5M for Renovations to Florence Gray Center Newport, R.I., sets a $5.5M cap for construction at Florence Gray Center, funded by the Rhode Island Pandemic Recovery Office for education, health and workforce programming. Ahlborg Construction Corp. awarded the contract, with renovations expected to be completed by October 2026. Governor's Learn365 initiative influencing project goals....

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Under-Construction Elementary School in Johnston, R.I. Expected to Finish Under Budget Construction of Johnston Elementary School in Rhode Island is projected to finish under budget at $92 million. Negotiations with contractors helped cut costs, with progress on the school construction surpassing expectations. The new school is set to open in fall 2026, consolidating students from four schools....

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Hidden IT costs can blow your healthcare construction budget.
Here’s how to spot them—and turn risks into opportunities.
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Abbott, HHSC Announce $239M in Construction Grants Texas Gov. Abbott and HHSC are allocating $239 million in construction grants to enhance inpatient mental health care in rural areas. The funding will add up to 332 beds across four communities, fostering easier access to critical resources and support services for patients with acute psychiatric illnesses....

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