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6 School Upgrades Planned for New Haven, Conn.; Amazon Facility to Be Built in Waterbury

https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/six-school-upgrades-planned-for-new-haven-conn-amazon-facility-to-be-built-in-waterbury/67863

source : constructionequipmentguide.com
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Carstensen: Bridgeport Waterfront Development A Game-Changer for CT

https://ctmirror.org/2025/04/25/bridgeport-waterfront-development-is-a-game-changer-for-connecticut/

source : ctmirror.org
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Concerns Raised About W Hartford Apt Project

https://patch.com/connecticut/westhartford/concerns-raised-west-hartford-apartment-project

Residents and community members have voiced concerns regarding the proposed apartment development in West Hartford, citing potential impacts on traffic, neighborhood character, and infrastructure. Source: patch.com
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CT Lawmakers Align on Tax Break for Affordable Housing Builders

https://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/ct-affordable-housing-construction-tax-tariff-20177679.php

Connecticut legislators have reached bipartisan agreement on a new tax incentive package designed to boost affordable housing construction across the state, potentially creating new job opportunities in the construction sector. Source: greenwichtime.com
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Legal Snafu Over Canceled NG Plant Site Ensnares CT Energy Storage

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn/legal-snafu-over-canceled-natural-gas-plant-site-ensnares-connecticut-energy-storage-project

A planned energy storage facility in Connecticut has encountered legal complications related to the site of a previously canceled natural gas plant, raising questions about the transition to renewable energy infrastructure. Source: canarymedia.com
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How New Haven Grapples with Climate

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/02/11/how-new-haven-grapples-with-climate-change/

New Haven's municipal government is implementing a series of initiatives to address climate change impacts, including infrastructure upgrades and community resilience programs that may create new opportunities for skilled labor. Source: yaledailynews.com
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City Takes Big Hit as Grants Remain in Limbo

https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/12/new-haven-ct-climate-grants/

New Haven faces budget challenges as anticipated climate resilience grants remain delayed, potentially affecting planned infrastructure projects and associated construction jobs in the region. Source: ctmirror.org
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CT Lawmakers Debate Worker Protections Amid Warehouse Labor Disputes

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/02/18/connecticut-lawmakers-debate-worker-protections-amid-warehouse-labor-disputes/

State legislators consider new regulations to enhance warehouse worker safety and rights as labor disputes highlight concerns about working conditions and employee protections in Connecticut's growing logistics sector. Source: ctnewsjunkie.com
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GSA Provides Update on Hartford Courthouse

https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/gsa-regions/region-1-new-england/buildings-and-facilities/development-projects/hartford-courthouse

General Services Administration releases progress report on Hartford Courthouse construction project, outlining timeline updates and highlighting ongoing construction milestones. Project continues to provide significant employment opportunities for local construction workers. Source: gsa.gov
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$33.5M Secured for Next Phase of 130 Unit Build

https://www.multifamilydive.com/news/portland-connecticut-development-historic-brainerd-place/738948/

Major funding secured for Portland's residential development project, moving forward with 130-unit construction phase. Project expected to create numerous construction jobs and contribute to local economic growth through 2025. Source: multifamilydive.com
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