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A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized

A shortage of engineers is complicating the state Department of Transportation’s efforts to upgrade and repair Connecticut’s roads and bridges, officials told the CT Mirror. Although officials gave varying estimates as to how many jobs need to be filled in the...
A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

Can offshore wind withstand market storm? And what does it mean for Connecticut?

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized

Spotted off the coast of Waterford on Friday was L/B Jill, a massive vessel with 300-foot legs that support a raised platform and will be used to support work at South Fork Wind, an offshore wind farm under construction off Long Island. The 12-turbine project, which...
A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

CT borough hires engineering firm for development hub, roadway

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Board of Mayor and Burgesses has hired national engineering firm Kleinfelder Northeast for $437,273 to work on the design for the Parcel A and B major development hub, roadway and site improvement concept. Borough officials already had chosen Kleinfelder for work...
A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

Planned $96M factory project in Windsor gets $1.5 million tax break

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

A Baltimore-based builder of prefabricated multifamily structures has been approved for a $1.5 million state tax break in return for 112 hires it plans for a new factory in Windsor. The loan committee of Connecticut Innovations, on Tuesday, approved the tax break. The...
A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

26 acres in Newington sell for $2.3M to developer planning 225 luxury apartments

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

A planned 225-unit luxury apartment development in Newington is regaining momentum after the withdrawal of a court challenge, which was followed by a $2.3 million land sale. In April 2022, Newington’s Zoning Commission approved a special permit allowing...
A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say

Meriden Housing Authority considers demolishing Community Towers

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Meriden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted Monday to undertake a study to determine the costs of completely demolishing Community Towers rather than doing a gut rehab. The 11-story towers house low-income elderly and disabled adults in 220 units at 55...
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