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Trump Administration Flashes New Caution Light for NJ Bridge Funds

Justice Department legal opinion could hold up Portal Bridge replacement

Richard Korman

March 9, 2020

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Feds have consistently blocked any federal dollars to replace nearby aging Hudson River tunnel

Tightened New York City Facade Law Hikes Non-Compliance Penalties

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 20, 2020

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New rules, which follow an architect's death by falling debris, include more stringent—and potentially more costly—inspections.

Judge Orders New York City Tower Owner to Remove Up to 20 Floors

February 18, 2020

Developer's attorney claims the court ruling, which cites zoning irregularities in nearly done Manhattan luxury condo, could invalidate certificates of occupancy for 20 city buildings.

One-Stop App Offers Smart Phone Access to NYC Construction Rules and Regs

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 17, 2020

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AGC of New York state's online 'FastFacts' tool includes real-time info on laws, regulations, and even forms, for firms to build in the city.

Delayed Fed OK of Big US Offshore Wind Farm Puts Power Start Date at Risk

Mary B. Powers

February 16, 2020

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Massachusetts politicians cite Trump interference in late award of project EIS, even as power costs are shown to drop further.

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Three Teams Qualify for New York City Rail Station Contract

Joint ventures vie for key component of major infrastructure program

Richard Korman

February 14, 2020

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Contract is another test for NY state and Metropolitan Transportation Authority new project delivery methods.

GE, Massachusetts Towns Agree to More Housatonic River Cleanup

Johanna Knapschaefer

February 13, 2020

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New $63M funding pact, built on a 2016 agreement, will remove more toxic PCBs.

$8.9B Rikers Jail Replacement Program To Test New York's New Construction Approach

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 12, 2020

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RFQs, issued Feb. 4, will short-list vendors for projects to replace Manhattan's ubiquitous jail with four $1-billion facilities — and potentially reshape the city's corrections philosophy.