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November 19, 2009

NYC firm faces trial over concrete tests

By JENNIFER PELTZ
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — The charges shook the foundation of the city's construction industry: Prosecutors said concrete strength tests had been faked for ground zero's centerpiece tower, the new Yankee Stadium and dozens of other projects.

Testwell Laboratories Inc., its president and three other officials are headed for trial on charges they made up and manipulated concrete and steel test results for years. But the concrete the company was hired to test is already on trial in 102 buildings, including landmark city projects.


 
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