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Contract Awards

Skanska Wins $167M Rehabilitation of NYC's Williamsburg Bridge

November 7, 2022

Skanska is working on several other significant infrastructure projects in the region, in addition to the Williamsburg Bridge rehab.

Design

SOM-Selldorf Picked for Latest Hirshhorn Museum Upgrade

James Leggate

November 4, 2022

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The Smithsonian museum on the National Mall in Washington, originally designed by SOM in the 1970s, is undergoing a three-stage upgrade and expansion as visitor numbers grow.

Sports Venues

Gilbane-Turner JV Wins $1.4B Buffalo Bills Stadium Project

James Leggate

November 4, 2022

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The 1.35-million-sq-ft football stadium would seat about 60,000 people starting in the 2026 season.

Government

Watchdog Accuses Architect of the Capitol of Ethics Violations

James Leggate

November 3, 2022

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Inspector General report found J. Brett Blanton and his family misused government vehicles, driving them on errands and vacations unrelated to his work.

Legal

New Jersey Contractor Pays $400K to Settle False DBE Credit

James Leggate

November 1, 2022

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C. Abbonizio Contractors Inc. and its president agreed to settlement resolving alleged disadvantaged business enterprise subcontract claim on a state highway project.

Natural Disasters

Decade After Superstorm Sandy, NYC Region Still Builds Up Resilience

James Leggate

October 28, 2022

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New York City has spent about 75% of its Sandy recovery funds, but officials say they will need more to protect against future regional impacts from storms and sea level rise.

Clean Energy Construction

NJ Awards $1B in Key Offshore Wind-Linked Transmission Upgrades

Mary B. Powers

October 28, 2022

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State officials select plans for onshore-only grid expansion, eyeing later 'backbone' projects at sea using federal funds, as New England regulator rejects developer requests for project review pause due to claimed need to renegotiate power supply deal