Thursday, September 28, 2023

California added 4,700 construction jobs last month – tops in the U.S.

California Construction News staff writer Construction employment increased in 45 states including California in August from a year earlier. Also, 32 states and D.C. added...

San Francisco building country’s largest net-zero energy library

California Construction News staff writer San Francisco is building the Hayward Library and Community Learning Center to set a new sustainability benchmark. The building is...

Long Beach celebrates groundbreaking for Davenport Park expansion

California Construction News staff writer The City of Long Beach has launched the Davenport Park Phase II expansion project. “We are thrilled to break ground on...

Fee reforms to stimulate residential construction in San Fran

California Construction News staff writer San Francisco’s housing stimulus and fee reform is now law and will “unlock the housing pipeline and accelerate the planning,...

Construction starts on hotel at Fresno’s Campus Pointe

California Construction News staff writer A new hotel is under construction in Fresno and Hyatt House is expected to be completed in two years. "We have...
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LA council considers motion to streamline affordable housing construction

California Construction News staff writer Los Angeles City Council is considering a motion to streamline construction of affordable housing on public land. The goal of the...

Labor leaders support sweeping changes to Mental Health Services Act

California Construction News staff writer Labor, including construction leaders across California are speaking up in support of the plan to modernize the state’s behavioral health...

California removes roadblocks to university housing construction

California Construction News staff writer Taking on the “misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)” to obstruct housing projects, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed...

California preparing students for “workforce of tomorrow”

California Construction News staff writer Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last week to promote hands-on learning and careers in skilled trades, green energy, and...

San Fran turns former public housing sites into permanent affordable housing

California Construction News staff writer A grand opening was held last week at 363 Noe Street, the last of five former public housing sites rehabilitated...

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Oakland General Plan phase 1 going to city council this month

California Construction News staff writer Phase 1 of the Oakland General Plan update is wrapping up and the full package, covering safety, environmental justice, housing,...

$20 million awarded to tribal homelessness and housing projects

California Construction News staff writer Grants totaling $20 million will be awarded to 22 Native American tribes for projects aimed at addressing housing insecurity and preventing and...

Site preparation underway for shopping center construction in west Anaheim

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California Construction News staff writer Site preparation is underway to clear the way for the building of a retail center at the west Anaheim corner...