High-speed rail project creates 10,000 construction jobs
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority( CaHSRA) celebrated a historic milestone last week, announcing the creation of more than 10,000 construction jobs...
San Francisco fire code change ‘a pivotal moment’ for construction industry: Ramtech
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco has updated the fire code to require the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification...
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...
American infrastructure to be built with American material: President Biden
California Construction News staff writer
The White House has released proposed guidelines that will require use of American-made material in government-funded infrastructure projects.
In his State...
San Francisco’s plan to build 82,000 homes in the next eight years certified by...
California Construction News staff writer
The state of California has certified San Francisco’s Housing Element plan to build more than 82,000 homes over the next...
El Cerrito, Placer and Sacramento County designated as ‘prohousing’ communities
California Construction News staff writer
Sacramento County, Placer County, and the city of El Cerrito have been designated as prohousing communities and are eligible for...
Feds announce $400 million for Golden Gate Bridge resiliency projects
California Construction News staff writer
A $400 million federal grant was announced last week for earthquake resiliency on the Golden Gate Bridge.
“There is only one...
Cal Poly Humoldt student housing complex approved
California Construction News staff writer
A new Cal Poly Humboldt housing project has been approved by the California State University board of trustees and construction...
Officials tallying storm damage expected to top $1 billion
California Construction News staff writer
Officials are adding up the damage to the state’s infrastructure and assess the impacts of recent winter storms that caused...
Milpitas officials ban natural gas in new buildings
California Construction News staff writer
Milpitas is the latest California city to ban natural gas in all new buildings with two policies approved by city...
Projects and opportunities
Ameresco launches construction of $140 million biogas project near Elk Grove
California Construction News staff writer
Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has started construction on an advanced technology biogas cogeneration...
$60.6 million awarded to strengthen climate-resilient transportation infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
California has secured $60.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to bolster climate-resilient transportation infrastructure across the...
West Hollywood approves design for log cabin renovation
California Construction News staff writer
The City of West Hollywood has released design renderings for the historic Log Cabin building renovation. The site houses the...
