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Skanska Awarded $220M Contract to Paint and Rehabilitate the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, PA and Bridgeport, NJ

Civil + Structural Engineer

Chester, PA Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Delaware River Port Authority (DPRA) to carry out the $220 million phase three painting and rehabilitation of the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, PA and Bridgeport, NJ.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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GRIFFIN ELECTRIC CONTINUES WORK ON REVERE BEACH APARTMENTS

CCR Magazine

Griffin Electric Inc. Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years, is currently making substantial progress on the Revere Beach Apartments project in Revere, MA. This work includes interior wiring, an energy code lighting control system, and a 350kW generator.

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Griffin Electric Advances The Nash Casino Project

CCR Magazine

Griffin Electric Inc. Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly 50 years, is continuing work on The Nash Casino project, located in Nashua, NH. Griffin Electric is responsible for the electrical and telecommunications work on this 130,000-sf, two-story casino.

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7 Critical Steps to Renovating Your House in the Right Order

UK Construction Blog

Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Check your electrical outlets and wiring. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and working. Electrical and Plumbing : Outdated wiring or leaky pipes can pose safety risks and disrupt daily life.

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Installed model and features of each system. Include electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams and diagnostic techniques necessary to enable operation and troubleshooting of the system after acceptance. Provide a complete and accurate depiction of the actual job specific wiring and control work.

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Protecting hospital patients from power outages

CK Power

A successful project requires direct communication between the general contractor, architect and engineering firms to understand the intricacies of the healthcare facility and how to meet all of its power requirements without interfering with critical care during installation. Drawing plans and awarding contracts.