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A new way to deliver
Knox County, Tenn., utilized innovative construction delivery tactics to build a new elementary school
In the fall of 2010, after meetings with community leaders, newly-elected Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett introduced his plan to build a new elementary school instead of renovating an existing facility. By using non-traditional methods of construction delivery and project financing, Burchett determined the school could be constructed in a timely, cost effective manner. In December 2010, the County was authorized by the Board of Education to release a request for proposal to hire a...
