The Executive Subcommittee of the State Building Commission on Oct. 20 approved a series of routine and procurement items including the consent agenda, meeting minutes from Sept. 22 and the selection of designers for four capital projects.

The subcommittee voted to approve consent agenda items 1 through 7, which staff had reviewed and recommended for approval. Members then approved the minutes of the Sept. 22, 2025 executive subcommittee meeting.

The subcommittee acknowledged report items submitted by the Office of the State Architect "in accordance with the SBC bylaws, policies and procedures," including capital project reports, alternative delivery methods, funding revisions with no change to total budget, additions of scope, construction awards, land acquisitions and one disposal of land. The transcript did not specify detailed dollar amounts for the report items.

Secretary Hargett moved to select designers for four projects; the subcommittee approved the following recommendations (as presented): Gilbert McLaughlin Casella Architects for Milton C State University renovations to Beasley Hall; Shaw and Shanks Architects PC for East Tennessee State University Buckridge exterior structural repairs; Smith g Studio LLC for Dry Branch State Park contact station and maintenance facility; and TM Partners PLLC for Nashua Joint Forces Headquarters, new EOC and administrative building. The motion passed without recorded opposition.

All items on the consent and action portions of the agenda were approved by voice vote.