New Aiken County Career and Technology Center remains on schedule for fall completion

What happened

The new Aiken County Career and Technology Center is on schedule for estimated final completion in fall 2026, with flooring largely complete and inspections and final finishes underway. The construction contract remains at $46.79 million, with no change orders reported.

Why it matters to families

The project will provide students with a new career-training facility, including specialized spaces such as fashion design, cosmetology and a certified nursing assistant lab.

The evidence

The October 2026 construction status report lists fall 2026 as the estimated final-completion date and says the project is on schedule and on budget. It reports an unchanged $46,785,415 contract, $0 in net change orders and $42,364,421.37 paid to date; the report also lists flooring as largely complete, with building inspections and final wall finishes underway.

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