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Features - July 2006

Art of Reconstruction

Projects Across Region Bring New Life to Classic Structures
Design and construction teams across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are managing a busy slate of renovation and restoration projects, most that require bringing new features to old buildings while preserving fragile historical details of classic architecture.

Spotlight on Health Care Construction

Region Lags Behind Nation in Activity But Not in Need for Upgrades
Construction activity in the region's health care sector is not at the same pace as a burgeoning national market, but various projects are still under way to upgrade and improve the stock of aging hospital facilities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Seeking Opportunities

Minority Contractor Programs on the Rise
Smaller construction companies owned by minorities and women may be entering an era of more opportunity, thanks to new and revamped programs that aim to set aside contracts, especially on large public and private developments. But these contractors still face plenty of hurdles whether or not the programs are successful.

Intelligent Highways

New Technology and Strategies Set to Shape Next Generation of Interstates
The nation's network of interstate highways is marking a major milestone with its 50th anniversary this year. But while many projects to improve and upgrade the system are under way nationally and locally, transportation planners face critical questions about funding, new technology, and priorities for the future.


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