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...

Construction update – LACMA surpasses $750 million goal

California Construction News staff writer The Los Angeles County Museum of Art announced last week that the Building LACMA campaign has passed its fundraising goal of...

Oakland breaks ground on $20.8 million Mosswood Community Center

California Construction News staff writer Contractor JUV Inc. broke ground last week on the new Mosswood Community Center in Oakland. The project is expected to be...

California approves $239 million for 5,400 climate-friendly homes

California Construction News staff writer New state funding is expected to spur construction of 5,480 climate-friendly homes, including 3,249 affordable along with 2,156 market-rate rentals...