NOTE: . The Media, in general, is historically known to use the wrong words to describe situations that are technical in nature. . Reporters and Editors are 'journalism school' graduates (..hopefully..) who 'drive by' and take notes in a rush, get a second confirmation (..hopefully..) that is often misquoted, then rush back to the press room / studio / or give it to the blond in front of the onsite mini-cam. . Reference: The Panama Canal doesn't run on pumps - just gravity, and most pilots and airport/airplane buffs know that LearJets don't have propellers, autopilots are not androids like Data, etc., etc., etc. . But, the media often says such things in a rush to break a scoop. Consider also Hollyweird movies, where the star takes off in a Grumman Gulfstream, flys along in a DC3, lands in a B2 bomber, and the rather warped pilot has time to talk to kids about gladiators in the cockpit...... . nhpr.org
I'm quite confident that "Dismantling" as used in the recent Berlin PRNH story is totally incorrect. . The correct term would be "Demobilizing"; where Cate Street would take its jobsite trailer, computers, office equipment, furniture, and ATV/golf cart for the Supervisor/Inspector and go 'home to Mommie'.
I just got off the phone with the lady in the Berlin City Manager's office whose window looks out on the Berlin project. . There is nothing happening at all on the site at this time. There are no wrecking balls swinging around, and nobody is there with a cutting torches or Sawzalls. . Previously some 'demolition' of unneeded sheet metal and unnecessary equipment, etc., was taking place to get it out of the way for new improvements and future operations.
When I hear from Chris Jensen the reporter, and Richard Cyr of Cate Capital, I'll let you know. . But, as Cate Street is a Funder - not a Engineer/Constructor - my guess in that Demobilization is the correct term and the media has 'muffed it' once again.
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