California builders reconsider projects ahead of new tariffs

California Construction News staff writer With the next wave of tariffs from the Trump administration starting April 2, builders are facing the prospect of stopping...

Pacific Palisades “Do Not Drink” notice lifted as recovery work continues ahead of schedule

California Construction News staff writer The “Do Not Drink” notice in the Pacific Palisades was lifted March 7, marking a significant milestone in ongoing recovery...

Oakland awards $80.5 million to five affordable housing developments across the city

California Construction News staff writer The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 New Construction of...

Contractors needed for “Small Lots, Big Impacts” initiative to build affordable homes on vacant...

California Construction News staff writer cityLAB at UCLA says it has launched "Small Lots, Big Impacts”,  a first-of-its-kind project to transform vacant, city-owned land into...

San Jose approves affordable housing development despite objections

California Construction News staff writer A 15-story multifamily affordable housing development has been approved for downtown San Jose’s SoFA district, after almost a decade of...

LA Rises initiative to support Los Angeles recovery after wildfires

California Construction News staff writer LA Rises, a new initiative, is expected to speed up the recovery and rebuilding of Los Angeles following the region’s...

Newsom signs $2.5 billion bipartisan relief package to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild

California Construction News staff writer With recovery efforts already underway, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation providing $2.5 billion in disaster relief, a move...

Winds expected to pick up this week as wildfires continue to destroy homes, businesses...

California Construction News staff writer Along with thousands of homes, businesses across greater Los Angeles have been destroyed by wildfires, including Fox’s Restaurant which dates...

California Wildfire survivors face uncertainty: Tens of thousands will relocate or rebuild as insurance...

California Construction News staff writer Tens of thousands of California residents either permanently relocate or rebuild their homes after the most destructive fires in Los...

Here’s what you need to know about new health order impacting construction sites in...

California Construction News staff writer A new Public Health Officer Order has been issued in Los Angeles County, as fires continue to release hazardous smoke...

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Los Angeles issues emergency executive order to speed up rebuilding with climate-resilient material

California Construction News staff writer An Emergency Executive Order has been issued to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in the Palisades while ensuring...

Los Angeles World Airports sets $5 billion multiple task order contract for design, construction...

California Construction News staff writer The Los Angeles City Council has approved Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) latest Multiple Award Task Order Contract, or MATOC,...

California builders reconsider projects ahead of new tariffs

California Construction News staff writer With the next wave of tariffs from the Trump administration starting April 2, builders are facing the prospect of stopping...