California promotes architectural innovation through mass timber competition
The Governor’s Forest Management Task Force and the Office of Planning and
Research has announced winners of a first-ever competition highlighting mass timber projects.
“Mass timber...
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...
Legislation would remove barriers to convert downtown San Francisco office buildings to housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco’s planning commission has approved legislation including strategies to help fill vacant space in the downtown and Union Square...
Wildlife overcrossings built into Las Vegas to California rail project
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Brightline West have entered into...
Greystar and Resmark land $95 million construction loan for multifamily project in Greater L.A.
California Construction News staff writer
A plan to build a large multifamily and townhome community north of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley has secured construction...
Newsom signs housing affordability laws, but critics say they overreach and won’t solve the...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation allowing the construction of duplexes on most properties with one home but an analysis indicates that only...
Construction contractors remain confident as summer begins, says ABC
U.S. construction industry leaders remained upbeat regarding nonresidential construction’s near-term prospects in May 2019, according to the Construction Confidence Index released in mid-July by...
City of West Hollywood hosting meetings on Laurel House and Park renovation
California Construction News staff writer
The City of West Hollywood is hosting public meetings this week about the renovation of Laurel House and Park. Meetings...
Coalition calls for “ambitious action” to move California homes, buildings off of fossil fuels
California must rapidly implement a plan to cut pollution from homes and buildings, or risk locking in emissions from natural gas that will threaten...
AGC of California names Peter Tateishi as new CEO
Peter Tateishi is leaving Sacramento Metro Chamber to serve as chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of California, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Tateishi...
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San Diego council to ponder $5.65 billion budget prioritizing infrastructure and housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget last week, a $5.65 billion spending plan focused...
Highway 1 stabilization work continue in Big Sur
California Construction News staff writer
Work continues to stabilize Highway 1 in Big Sur after a section of the southbound lane along the cliff collapsed...
Oceanside launches offshore explorations for beach restoration project
California Construction News staff writer
As part of Oceanside's coastal restoration efforts, offshore explorations are now underway to determine potentially plentiful larger grain sand sources...
