SF unionized trades back local “labor compliance bond” requirement to overcome construction wage theft
The San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council (SFBCT) is backing a proposed local ordinance to thwart construction wage theft on non-union sites.
"If passed,...
Nonresidential construction spending rebounds slightly in September, says ABC
National nonresidential construction spending rose 0.5% in September but is down 0.9% on a year-ago basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis...
Build California celebrates first anniversary
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) and the AGC Construction Education Foundation say they are proud to announce the one-year anniversary of the Build...
Construction contractors remain confident in August, says ABC
U.S. construction industry leaders remained confident in August 2019, according to the Construction Confidence Index released on Oct. 24 by Associated Builders and Contractors...
Pandemic halts or delays projects for 28 percent of contractors: AGCA survey
The coronavirus pandemic has caused more than one out of four contractors to halt or delay work on current projects, according to a survey...
Construction input prices continue to rise, says ABC
Construction input prices increased 0.9% in April on a monthly basis and 2.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an Associated...
Sacramento International Airport announces construction projects worth $1.3 billion
California Construction News staff writer
The largest construction project ever at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is taking flight.
SMForward, a $1.3 billion expansion project consists of...
Construction materials up 20% from 2021
California Construction News staff writer
Construction input prices across the U.S. increased 1.9% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders...
New Department of Homeland Security guidance clarifies construction’s role in supporting essential critical infrastructure
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, has the following statement in reaction to the release...
Port of San Diego awards construction contract to 3-D Enterprises
The Port of San Diego has awarded a construction contract for the Sweetwater Bicycle Path and Promenade Project for the Chula Vista Bayfront to...
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California unveils ambitious $180 billion infrastructure overhaul plan
California Construction News staff writer
California’s infrastructure is getting a significant makeover with a $180 billion in state, local, and federal funds over the next...
World’s largest wildlife crossing on track to open in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing being built outside Los Angeles will be completed by early 2026, providing a safe and...
$900 million Caltrans project will replace aging Stockton Channel bridges
California Construction News staff writer
A $900-million project to replace the pair of aging bridges that take Interstate 5 traffic across the Stockton Channel is...
