North Dakota government efficiency task force targets state building maintenance

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 357

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A North Dakota task force on government efficiency will take a swing at cutting maintenance and construction costs on state-owned buildings.

Brian Larson, director of construction management at the University of North Dakota, on Wednesday outlined several steps the state could consider to lower building costs — most notably eliminating the need for architects or engineers to consult on some maintenance projects.

Larson said the state has a requirement that any project estimated …

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