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CNBC
The governor of New Jersey has unveiled plans to develop what is being described as the United States' "first purpose-built offshore wind port," with construction work on the $300 million to $400 million project scheduled to begin next year.
It's expected that building work will involve two phases. The first will focus on the development of a 30-acre area for marshalling activities as well as a manufacturing site for components that will span 25 acres. The second will extend the scheme's footprint by more than 150 acres.
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NJSME
This month, the NJSME entered the world of virtual meetings, and the feedback has been great!
The June 10 meeting featured presentations from NJDOT Local Aid and an expert on industrial/workplace hygiene who spoke about return to work precautions and mitigation in the current climate. The June 24 meeting included a presentation from NJDEP on the New Stormwater Rules and an expert panel featuring engineers, attorneys, business administrators and a Mayor who spoke about local government operations in these challenging times, including dialogue about handling outdoor dining and other related measures through ordinances, executive orders, etc.
If you missed these meetings, it’s not too late! We are archiving them for you. Be on the look out for a second opportunity to register for the meetings, view the content, and upon completion, you will receive continuing education certificates. Our esteemed presenters are also available to follow up on any questions you may have after viewing the content.
More details will hit your inbox very soon!
TAPinto
The municipal budget and tax resolution for calendar year 2020 was adopted by the Bloomfield Township Council during Monday's regular meeting.
The meeting, the first in-person meeting at the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building since March, was held with strict social distancing rules and limited seating capacity.
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NJ.com
In North Wildwood, a bad storm often spells beach destruction — large chunks of sand claimed by the ocean, reshaping the tourist town's shoreline.
In recent years, local officials have repeatedly taken emergency actions to fix the damage, which threatens public safety and the city's economic livelihood.
But those quick fixes were done without proper permission, according to the state. The work also wrecked natural dunes and wetlands that serve as important protection for the city.
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Planet Princeton
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday said President Donald Trump's approval of the Portal Bridge project is a huge victory for the state and for the region.
Murphy and his wife, Tammy Murphy, had dinner with Trump Friday night at his golf club in Bedminster. After the dinner, Trump tweeted that they "talked about many things" including getting New Jersey back to work and rebuilding the nation's infrastructure.
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Hudson Reporter
As New Jersey continues Phase 2 of reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers continue to investigate ways to combat the virus.
NJ TRANSIT has commissioned a study by Rutgers University's Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation on the use of ultraviolet-c (UVC) wavelength for disinfecting the agency’s bus fleet from viruses such as COVID-19.
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The National Law Review
The use of cloth face coverings (masks) in the construction workplace is one of the preventive measure in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidance specific to the construction industry on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to OSHA guidance, employers in the industry must consult Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information and local governments requirements.
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Engineering News-Record
House Democrats on June 22 released the detailed legislative text of a measure that would combine highway, transit and rail provisions with funding increases for other infrastructure such as drinking water, wastewater treatment, schools, broadband and housing. It also funds clear energy programs and has other climate change-related provisions. In a critical addition, the new $1.5 trillion Moving Forward Act includes a menu of options to raise the mammoth amounts of new revenue needed to fully pay for funding increases. Most of those options involve various types of bonds, but the plan also includes a sizable infusion of funds to fortify the weakening Highway Trust Fund.
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Engineering News-Record
Construction's volume of federal Paycheck Protection Program loans has jumped 42% since mid-April, updated Small Business Administration data show, but construction's ranking slipped to third among industries, from first place after PPP's first round of funding.
The latest SBA ranking, which includes data through June 12, shows that construction has received a net $63.6 billion in PPP loans since the program was launched on April 3.
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ConstructConnect
The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked many industries to their very core. Lockdowns, quarantine, social distancing and other health-protecting procedures keep the virus from spreading, but they also create numerous challenges for businesses trying to navigate this new normal. What contract issues are construction industries facing, and how can they make their way over this hurdle?
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Construction Dive
The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index plummeted from 74 to 56 from the first to second quarter of 2020. Confidence scores for new business and revenue expectations dropped by 26 points each, to 50 and 44, respectively, but the backlog score only dropped three points.
Officials said that the overall index drop is likely attributed to only 16% of contractors surveyed having high confidence in new business opportunities within the next 12 months, compared to 54% in Q1.
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