Construction Slowdown Broadens

Public anger and evidence of ignored red flags lead to a broader operational response, including temporary stop-work orders or permit delays for higher-risk excavation projects. This is less likely than targeted enforcement because a citywide freeze would be costly, but it remains plausible after eight deaths and a criminal probe.

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