The construction agency has completed 30 schools and preschool centers and 26 renovations.

The construction agency expected the lower podium to reach a capped height of 7 stories by September 2012.

"For half a century, the bureau has been the largest construction agency in the country," he said.

Mr. Marrone resigned from the construction agency last April.

The construction agency acquired it a year ago for $1.48 million.

The center represented children in the state's poorer districts in a 1998 court case that led to state borrowing to finance the construction agency.

Mr. Rohatyn said bringing together the management and board of the construction agency would be crucial.

Despite repeated inspections of the school by both the board and the construction agency, discoveries of asbestos have twice caused costly disruptions.

It enables construction agencies to clear the way for new constructions.

The Military Engineer Services is the largest construction agency in the country.