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A BILL INTRODUCED by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-Providence, that would give greater power to the state to direct projects on state-owned land, will now move to the Senate for a vote. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Ruggerio eyes speedier development

Hot Topic 04/19/2019

The power of cities and towns to block, or even shape, development they don’t like could be dramatically altered under an economic-development bill introduced...

WORK IS SCHEDULED to resume on the Newport Pell Bridge in May, requiring lane closures during non-rush hours. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NICOLE DOTZENROD

RITBA: Newport Pell Bridge work to resume in May

Capital Goods 04/15/2019

JAMESTOWN – The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority reminded commuters Monday that the deck project on the Newport Pell Bridge is scheduled to resume...

Durfee High School construction set to begin following building permit approval

Education 03/29/2019

FALL RIVER – Construction of the new B.M.C. Durfee High School can begin after a building permit for the foundation and to install underground...

RHODE ISLAND construction employment declined 0.5 percent year over year in February, ranking No. 40 in the nation for percent change in sector employment. / BLOOMBERG NEWS FILE PHOTO

R.I. construction employment declines in Feb.

Capital Goods 03/22/2019

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island construction employment declined 0.5 percent year over year in February from 19,600 to 19,500, one of 14 states that saw...

CUSTOM STAIRS: North Atlantic Corp. employee Dan Lovenbury, left, reviews plans for a custom-made staircase with Chief Operating Officer John Humphrey. CEO Peter Humphrey, third from right, talks about another project with Chief Digital Officer Michael Humphrey, second from right, and employee Joe Costa.  / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

North Atlantic Corp. throws the door open to bright future

Manufacturing 03/15/2019

North Atlantic Corp. Overall Excellence, more than 500 employees | 2019 PBN Manufacturing Awards Doors have been around forever. Even Fred Flintstone had a door on his...

RHODE ISLAND CONSTRUCTION employment increased 4.9 percent year over year to 19,300 jobs in January. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. construction employment growth ranks No. 18 in the nation in...

Capital Goods 03/11/2019

PROVIDENCE – Seasonally adjusted Rhode Island construction employment increased 4.9 percent year over year in January to 19,300, according to the Associated General Contractors...

SIX STUDENTS FROM the construction management program at Roger Williams University finished second in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 6/7 competition held in Sparks, Nev., Feb. 7-9. Pictured, from left: Michael Emmer, RWU professor of construction management, with Nate Dionne, Nick Morrison, Greg Pomerleau, Carl Anderson, Jon Gomes and Ruben Fonseca. / COURTESY ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

RWU construction students finish 2nd in national competition

Education 02/22/2019

BRISTOL – Six students in the construction management program at Roger Williams University performed well at a recent national construction competition in Nevada. The team,...