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Plaza Construction and Schiavone Construction celebrate topping out of Fulton Street; 180,000 s/f, $176 million upgrade to MTA's Subway Hub

The long-awaited topping out of the Fulton Street Transit Center, the 180,000 s/f, $176 million upgrade to the MTA's subway hub in Lower Manhattan, took place with an onsite ceremony. A team from Plaza Construction, named general contractor of the Center in a joint venture with Schiavone Construction, celebrated with MTA and city officials and guests. Upon completion in 2014, the Fulton Transit Center will serve as a major transportation hub for eight subway lines. Shown (from left) are Plaza/Schiavone team members: Lenny Campanello; Kathy Chorzepa; Bryan Diffley (Schiavone); Antonio Vindigni; Jon Karlsson (Schiavone); Kari Matulewicz; Robert Pulaski ; Joseph Suscovich; Charles Krammer; Kevin Haney.
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Gilbane, Strada, and CUCS break ground on 1920 Turnbull, affordable/supportive housing

Bronx, NY Gilbane, in partnership with Strada Development LLC and the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), was joined by city and state officials to break ground on 1920 Turnbull, a $175 million affordable and supportive housing development located at 1920 Turnbull Ave. in the Castle Hill/Soundview neighborhood.
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