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NJ planning to pay for 53 new or expanded schools
With its coffers about to be replenished, the New Jersey Schools Development Authority has lined up a list of schools to build or expand. The state agency announced Tuesday that it plans to work on 53 projects in some of the state's poorest communities....Tags: House Building, Phillipsburg, Personal Income, Construction and Property, Local Authority
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Bucks to study if it should favor unions in contracts
Of The Morning CallBucks County has empaneled a seven-member study group to look at whether to adopt a policy critics say would give union construction companies a leg up on major county building projects. The task force will investigate and recommend whether to enact ''...Tags: Employees, Apprentices, Michael Connelly, Government, Unions
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Design makeover at ground zero
Of The Associated PressThe World Trade Center's owner announced a major design change to its multibillion-dollar transit hub Tuesday, a day after concluding that most projects at ground zero are behind schedule and over budget. The winged dome designed by Spanish architect...Tags: Santiago Calatrava, Culture, Executive Branch, Local Authority, David A. Paterson
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Design changes announced for World Trade Center transit hub
The World Trade Center's owner announced a major design change to its multibillion-dollar transit hub Tuesday, a day after concluding that most projects at ground zero are behind schedule and over budget. The wings on the dome designed by Spanish...Tags: Santiago Calatrava, Culture, Executive Branch, Local Authority, David A. Paterson
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Multiple city streets to close during weekend
Numerous streets in Baltimore will be closed or partially closed this weekend due to construction projects, parades, festivals and parties. About 5,000 people are expected to march in the Baltimore Pride Parade and Block Party tomorrow starting at 2:30...Tags: Festive Event, Music Theater, Mount Royal, Mount Vernon, Minority Groups
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Inspection requests now by e-mail only
Chicago Tribune reporterIn an effort to curb what prosecutors described as brazen and systemic bribery, City Hall will no longer accept phone calls to schedule appointments with building inspectors. Anyone who needs to set up inspections of plumbing, electrical and other work...Tags: Corporate Crime, Bribery, Employees, Bernard Stone, Prosecution
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NYC building owner sues for $100 million over crane damage
Associated Press WriterThe owner of an Upper East Side building that was heavily damaged in a deadly crane collapse has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the crane owner, contractor and others working on a new 32-story apartment tower across the street. The company,...Tags: Upper East Side, Industrial Accidents, Construction and Property
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Official: DA probing NYC concrete testing firm
Associated Press WriterManhattan prosecutors are investigating whether a firm that tested concrete foundations at the future Yankee Stadium and the World Trade Center's signature new tower falsified test results or billed for tests never done, a law enforcement official said...Tags: Prosecution, Local Authority, Law Enforcement, House Building, Metal and Mineral
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Easton Area gets break on school bids
Of The Morning CallBids on an Easton Area School District construction project average $500,000 less for the total job than the district had estimated last fall. The renovation and expansion of Paxinosa Elementary School in Forks Township expected to cost a total $15.4...Tags: Technology, Jim Thorpe, House Building, Public Employees, Elementary Schools
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No deal yet for substation
Commissioners have wagered $100,000 that the county will be able to strike a deal to acquire an abandoned car dealership on State Road 50 that would serve as a sheriff's substation and temporary jail in south Lake. "We've got to have a presence down...Tags: Clermont, Construction and Property
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