Project and construction managers overseeing the $108 million reconstruction of New London High School are pushing for a May start date for major construction work. Diana McNeil, project manager for Capitol Region Education Council, said the value engineering work is still ongoing and some numbers remain fluid, but the construction manager for the project, Newfield + Downes, has “no other choice” but to bring the project within budget. Newfield + Downes now awaits approval from the City Council to award contracts to eight trade contractors involved in the early construction phase. The contracts would total $48.2 million and include things like electrical, concrete, plumbing and site work. The council also will have a chance to look over a list of proposed changes made during the value engineering process.
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