Stead Family Children’s Hospital project over budget and delayed
A Gazette investigation shows that the Stead Family Children’s Hospital faced massive cost overruns and delays driven by a major design change to an elliptical shape. Budget increases, late openings, and a fast tracked schedule sparked disputes among contractors and the university, with Gilbane Building Co. citing design changes and poor weather as key causes.
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital timeline and delays
Timeline chronicles UI medical campus construction from 2008 approval to 2017 openings and arbitration. Key events include budget boosts to 360.2 million, design revisions, delays beyond 2015 targets, and arbitration over Modern Piping claims.
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