State keeps Gorman hospital job in neutral

Published: July 13, 2009
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Paul Snyder
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Catholic Charities of Madison leaders are trying to quickly push a hospital renovation project through a slow grind of state procedures.
“We need to move ahead,” said Brian Cain, president of Catholic Charities, a nonprofit Diocese of Madison group that offers a variety of services to the community.  “We can’t wait forever.”
Catholic Charities might not [...]

Change of heart common in demo business

Published: May 15, 2009
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Paul Snyder
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Wisconsin’s decision to review a redevelopment project for the Wisconsin Memorial Hospital more than a year after agreeing to demolish the building is just one instance of a common occurrence.
“This kind of thing happens every year,” said Terry O’Rourke, vice president of Gilberts, Ill.-based Champion Environmental Services Inc. “Someone decides to tear a building [...]

Hospital revival costs demo contractor a job

Published: May 15, 2009
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Paul Snyder
paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com
A late-inning rally to save Wisconsin Memorial Hospital in Madison left Champion Environmental Services Inc. with a state demolition contract but nothing to tear down.
“It’s a little disappointing, sure, because it’s a nice job,” said Terry O’Rourke, vice president of the Gilberts, Ill.-based contractor. “But it’s the state’s decision. It’s out of our hands. [...]

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