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New Traffic Light Installation at Washington Ave & Pascsck Road in Twp. Of Washington

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Twp.of Washington NJ, on Monday 1/30, Tuesday 1/31 and Wednesday 2/1 construction crews will be conducting work, installing the new traffic signals at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Pascack Road.  Lane and/or road closures are subject to change every few hours as the work moves from one corner to the next.  Work will be conducted from the hours of 7:00am until approximately 4:00pm. Please expect delays in the area. Make sure to follow the Township of Washington Police Department on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more up to date information on any traffic pattern changes.

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Employment Picture Remained Steady

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Washington DC, yesterday the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported ,total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in December, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, construction, and social assistance.

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Linear Motion System Guide: Attributes and Advantages

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Linear motion systems are becoming increasingly popular in a wide range of industries. They offer a number of advantages and attributes that can be extremely beneficial for certain applications. In this guide, we will discuss the key features and benefits of linear motion systems. We’ll also take a look at some of the most common applications for these systems.

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The RFI Process in a Construction Project

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In an ideal world, every aspect of a construction project would sync properly. All the stakeholders would be on the same page, and every detail would be highlighted in the contract. In reality, numerous project elements need clarification during construction. 

Construction RFIs (Request for Information) offer a primary tool for architects, contractors, and clients to address the questions that may arise during the project. This allows for a safe, successful, and timely construction project completion.  Continue reading The RFI Process in a Construction Project

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Township of Washington Traffic Advisory : Avoid Pascack Road & Washington Avenue Intersection

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Township of Washington NJ, Pascack Road & Washington Avenue Intersection Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 24th with work taking place between the hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the intersection if possible and expect delays.

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4 Things to Keep In Mind When Building a New House

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Building a new house is usually a ‘once in a lifetime’ project for most people. They save for years to build their dream house. Most people also need to take home loans to get started. You obviously cannot afford to make mistakes in this venture. Small mistakes could mean you have to forego the comfort that you expected in your house. Here are a few points that you need to keep in mind. 

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Federal Judge Calls Palisades Park Man ,”New Jersey’s most flagrant violators of federal workplace safety laws ” Slapped with $2 Million Fine

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Palisades Park NJ,  One of New Jersey’s most flagrant violators of federal workplace safety laws – who continually puts workers at risk of serious injuries or worse – is personally liable for $2 million in penalties assessed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal administrative law judge has ruled.

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NJ TRANSIT AWARDS FIRST CONTRACT FOR NEWARK PENN STATION’S MODERNIZATION

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The Project will Restore and Revitalize the Historic Station within the Heart of New Jersey’s Largest City

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NEWARK NJ, NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors today approved an innovative and first of its kind all-inclusive professional services contract to perform Master Planning, Design Services, and Construction Support Services as part of a long-term project for the major restoration and renovation of historic Newark Penn Station.  In addition, the Board of Directors approved funding for Phase One of the contract, which includes the preparation of a Master Plan and completion of a 10% concept design.

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Types of Construction Harnesses: Which Ones will Your Crew Need for the Next Project?

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Every contractor’s first concern should be the safety of his men, so it is imperative for them to know exactly what kind of fall protection they will need, before getting started on the project. There might, and often will be the need to add more fall protection as the construction goes through its various stages.

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New legislation to modernize the construction permitting and inspection process advances

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steve Oroho’s legislation that would modernize the construction permitting and inspection process was advanced today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Oroho’s bipartisan bill, A-1145/S-1739, establishes the Electronic Permit Processing Review System, a digital solution that would be available to accept requests and provide details around the clock.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD BUILDING PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP MONDAY—THURSDAY FROM 9 AM -12 NOON AND FROM 2 PM TO 3:30 P.M

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Ridgewood NJ, The Governor’s Executive Order also will allow non-essential construction to resume, effective May 18, 2020.  The following will be the procedure for obtaining Building Department permits, since Village Hall is still closed to the public.  BUILDING PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP MONDAY—THURSDAY FROM 9 AM -12 NOON AND FROM 2 PM TO 3:30 P.M.

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Contractor Leaves Ridgewood Resident in the Lurch

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on January 3rd, a McKinley Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report a theft in the past. The victim reported a contractor removed construction plans and permits from the residence without authorization. The stolen items were valued at approximately $20,000. The victim reported the contractor has failed to respond to communications at this time and wished to document the incident at this time.

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Ridgewood Water Construction near Ridgewood High School

Ridgewood Water Construction near Ridgewood High School

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October 2,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood water offer a construction Update for the Water Main Replacement Project: Ridgewood Water’s contractor is finishing up the first water main replacement at the East Ridgewood Ave. stream crossing near the Ridgewood High School. The contractor will begin to mobilize materials and equipment to the North Irving St. stream crossing in Ridgewood on or after October 2.