Barnum Construction News Today

The City of Buffalo's project to improve the alleyways in the downtown corridor has been awarded to Barnum Construction of Buffalo. Larry Joubert with the Public Works Department recommended the city award the contract to Barnum for their bid of $304,595. Mayor Shane Schrader said the city had

Buffalo’s City Council voted to release the remaining retainage funds to Barnum Construction which were held by the city concerning the Buffalo Business Park project. According to City Works Director Les Hook, Barnum has completed the remaining “punch list” items on the project and was requesting the release of the remaining funds to them. The punch list consisted of the installation of additional fire hydrants in the business park, which required warmer weather to complete. The council r...

Buffalo’s City Council voted to release 50% of the remaining retainage funds to Barnum Construction which were held by the city concerning the Buffalo Business Park project. City Works Director Les Hook explained to the council what Barnum was requesting from the city and why. Brent Bennett, with Nelson Engineering, explained further. Bennett said if the city chose to release 50% of the retainage, what they were holding is still more than the amount of work that needs to be completed in the s...