Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Mon September 10, 2018
Suffolk Construction Oversees Newport Hospital Renovation
A $12.5 million construction project at Newport Hospital will renovate the emergency department (ED) and update it to address contemporary treatment needs. The project, which began in July and is scheduled for completion in October 2019, is currently in the demolition phase, part of a five-stage project that will be completed while the emergency wing remains operable....
Amgen - Thu August 16, 2018
Amgen Breaks Ground on Biomanufacturing Plant in R.I.
Amgen announced the groundbreaking of its new next-generation biomanufacturing plant that will be constructed at its West Greenwich, R.I., campus on July 31. The new plant is the first-of-its-kind in the United States and will use Amgen's next-generation biomanufacturing capabilities to manufacture products for the United States and global markets....
Associated Press - Thu August 16, 2018
Raimondo Signs Exec. Order Extending Business Group
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order giving a one-year extension to a working group that helps minority and women-owned construction businesses. Raimondo announced the extension for the Working Group on Diversity in Construction on Aug....
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority - Thu July 19, 2018
RITBA Provides Update on Its Summer 2018 Projects
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) would like to provide a construction report and traffic advisory update for the upcoming months. There will be multiple RITBA projects in progress....
Rhode Island Department of Transportation - Thu July 19, 2018
RIDOT Buys Specialized Trucks for Bridge Maintenance
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) unveiled a new vehicle that will increase the department's ability to maintain its bridges with regular cleanings to remove road salts, sand and other debris....
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo - Thu June 21, 2018
Meat Company Plans $100M Facility in Rhode Island
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo made a major jobs announcement representing new opportunities for Rhode Islanders at all skill levels. In all, partnerships were approved with four companies bringing a total of more than 2,000 permanent jobs, $800 million in private development and more than 1,000 construction jobs to Rhode Island....
Emily Buenzle - Fri June 01, 2018
Officials Release Details About $250M Wind Farm Project
Rhode Island officials joined developer Deepwater Wind in providing some details about the "Revolution Wind" project at the Port of Providence. The $250 million offshore wind farm will bring power to tens of thousands of homes as it makes Rhode Island a wind industry leader, WPRI reported....
Thu May 10, 2018
Gilbane, S/L/A/M Join Schools at Ground Breaking in Rhode Island
On April 9, 2018, Gilbane Building Company and The S/L/A/M Collaborative Inc. (SLAM) joined North Providence Olney and McGuire Schools, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, state, town and school officials, teachers and students for a ground breaking ceremony on the Olney School grounds....
Thu April 26, 2018
Amgen Announces Biomanufacturing Plant Coming to Rhode Island
Amgen announced plans to build a next-generation biomanufacturing plant at its campus in West Greenwich, R.I. The plant, the first of its kind in the United States, will employ Amgen's next-generation biomanufacturing capabilities for the U.S....
Thu March 29, 2018
Northeast Hardscape Expo Hosts Second Annual Show
The Northeast Hardscape Expo hosted its second annual show on March 14 and 15 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I. With a 50 percent growth from 2016, this show has proven to be a great hit for New England's Hardscape contractors, dealers and manufacturers....
