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The R.I. Department of Transportation landed $10 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s transportation investment generating economic recovery grant program to accelerate the rehabilitation of the Providence Viaduct and begin work late this year.
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By PBN Staff
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Union Studio architects have redesigned Gilbane Development Co.’s proposed 102-unit luxury student apartment building on Thayer Street in response to neighborhood complaints that the original plan was “massive” and “monotonous.”
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By Patrick Anderson |
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The R.I. Economic Development Corporation Monday night approved issuing bonds to buy the former Interstate 195 land in Providence and dredge the channel leading to the Port of Davisville in North Kingstown.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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Cornish Associates President and CEO Arnold “Buff” Chase said his company has five historic Providence buildings lined up to buy and restore once Rhode Island brings back its historic tax credit program.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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Year over year in May, construction employment declined in 164 out of 337 metro areas, including the Providence-Fall River-Warwick metro, according to data released Tuesday by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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By PBN Staff
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PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation is starting the construction of a new linear park and bikeway over the Washington Bridge between Providence and East Providence.
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By PBN Staff
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The Cape Wind project has begun a geotechnical and geophysical survey operation on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound, the company announced Thursday.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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Cari P. Orsi LEED AP-project engineer for Pare Corp., was recently named 2012 Young Engineer of the Year by the Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers for her achievements in education, employment and professional and public-service activities. Since joining Pare in 2004, Orsi has received her master’s degree in engineering and construction-project management, become a LEED-accredited professional and served as a board member and the first female president of the Providence Engineering Society.
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7/9/12
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PROVIDENCE – Legislation has been signed into law enabling cities and towns around the state to prevent flooding by requiring builders to comply with state standards for pavement, drainage and runoff.
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7/16/12
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The National Park Service is adding the Heaton & Cowing Mill to the National Register of Historic Places, providing the first step towards reuse of the historic vacant building.
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By Dana Reilly |