BOSTON Construction estimates for the new Convention Center in South Boston are significantly over budget, which may force developers to delay the project.
Some analysts are speculating that if the Central Artery project in Boston were not running billions of dollars over early estimates, the state would be readier to absorb construction costs for the South Boston project that might go $115 million over 1997 estimates.
The Convention Center board has decided to bring in a construction specialist from the state college system to oversee the work of project managers and to deter higher construction figures. (1/16/01)
SOURCE: Boston Globe