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Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Owners and developers of commercial construction projects may hesitate to move forward with new work after President Donald Trump levied fresh tariffs on more than 180 countries, according to industry sources. On Wednesday, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff for...
Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

East Hartford fuel cell-maker partners with 3 companies to build 9.6MW facility in Bridgeport

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

East Hartford-based energy company HyAxiom Inc. has partnered with three companies to build a 21-unit, 9.6-megawatt fuel cell project in Bridgeport. The Charter Oak CHP Project will be a combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell that uses thermal loop technology,...
Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

Southington recommends closing Flanders and building two new elementary schools

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

School officials are recommending building two new elementary schools and closing Flanders Elementary School to address its aging facilities and low enrollment there. Under the preferred plan, which is considered “Scenario D,” there would be seven...
Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

New Milford to rehabilitate 15 ‘worst-performing, high traffic’ roads this year in $3.7M project

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

The town is moving forward with plans to rehabilitate 15 roads deemed to be in the “worst condition” at a cost about $3.7 million, officials said. Approximately 8 miles of roadway in New Milford will be rehabilitated this year, using the process of either reclaiming...
Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

Norwich Public Utilities continuing to replace gas lines

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Norwich Public Utilities and private crews are continuing work to replace gas lines throughout the city. Over the last few years, NPU has been awarded two grants totaling $20.9 million to replace the “aging and leak-prone” lines with more than 9 miles of...
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