West Ashley City Office Building Expansion and GMP
Charleston
Summary
The city's new West Ashley office building project would grow by about $188,576 because the contractor wouldn't carry Builders Risk insurance as planned. The project is funded mostly by a future GO bond.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $188,576.04 to a $37.8 million construction contract backed by a future general obligation bond.
City employees and residents who will use the new West Ashley office building.
Taxpayers indirectly bear the increased project cost through the future bond.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Nov 17, 2026
The city's new West Ashley office building project would grow by about $188,576 because the contractor wouldn't carry Builders Risk insurance as planned. The project is funded mostly by a future GO bond.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
Council approved a major change order of over $33 million to finalize the construction Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new West Ashley City Office Building.
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