Biden signs construction PLA executive order; associations push back in objection

2 years ago

President Joe Biden on Feb. 3 signed an executive order requiring the use of project labor agreements (PLA)s on federal…

California construction employment nearly flat in 2021, but there were significant local variations

2 years ago

Statewide construction employment levels were close to flat in 2021, but significant regional variations make the picture more complicated, according…

MTA gives go-ahead for $4.9 billion LRT serving southeast Los Angeles County

2 years ago

Southern California transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a 19.3-mile light rail line that would serve largely working-class Latino…

LETF sets enforcement measures for public works construction sites, including ‘prevailing wage’ requirements

2 years ago

The California state Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR’s) Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) says it is leading a new initiative…

Work to start on 432-unit rental project in Sacramento’s Railyards

2 years ago

Developer LDK Ventures plans to start construction soon on the Telegrapher, a 432-unit rental apartment complex in Sacramento's Railyards area.…

Construction starts on $13.4 million bikeway in San Diego area

2 years ago

Construction has started on the $13.4 million Pershing Bikeway in the San Diego area. The San Diego Association of Governments…

U.S. economy grows in fourth quarter, but Investment in structures declines again, says ABC

2 years ago

The U.S. economy grew at a 6.9% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to an Associated Builders…

SF unionized trades back local “labor compliance bond” requirement to overcome construction wage theft

2 years ago

The San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council (SFBCT) is backing a proposed local ordinance to thwart construction wage theft…

Oakland A’s move closer to building waterfront ballpark and mixed-use development

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Oakland's planning commission on Jan. 19 signed off on a 3,500-page environmental impact report that moved the Oakland A’s another…

Santa Monica starts work on $72 million water treatment plant, Olympic Well Field

2 years ago

The City of Santa Monica has taken a significant step toward a self-reliant water future as expansions to the Arcadia…