Office of State Engineer (Construction)
The Office of State Engineer (OSE) is responsible for providing construction procurement procedures, training, approvals, and assistance on State construction projects.
A staff of Professional Engineers and Registered Architects with specialized training in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and construction codes, monitor State construction for life-safety code compliance, maximum value for the State, and fairness to all parties.
OSE NEWS
MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE OSE MANUAL
(October 30, 2026)
The Office of the State Engineer is announcing the release of the proposed Chapter 5 of the 2027 Edition of the OSE Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvements.
Pursuant to Section 11-45-3240, interested parties may review the proposed chapter and provide comment during the period of 60 days from the initial publication of this notice in SCBO.