I didn't think there was any place left to build in North Carolina.
March 20, 2014
By Carolinas Associated General Contractors
Faced with a potential (click here) $6 billion price tag to repair and renovate existing state buildings and community colleges, North Carolina may need to consider a bond referendum to fix those buildings and help jump-start the state's economy, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said recently at a meeting of Carolinas AGC and AIA North Carolina.
"A study is underway to look at all existing state facilities and their repair and renovation needs," Forest said. "We are looking at ways to drive efficiencies through facilities but there are numerous updates needed. It will be difficult to fund all necessary repairs through savings in the short term, so a bond referendum may be needed if it can be done without raising taxes."
Forest's comments were made at a March 15 meeting in Pinehurst of the AIA NC/CAGC Joint Committee (American Institute of Architects/Carolinas Associated General Contractors). About 35 architect and contractor representatives attended the meeting....
