California lags nation in COVID-19 construction jobs recovery: AGC
California lags much of the nation for construction jobs recovery in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
The state lost 1,700 jobs (0.2%) between October and November,...
SmartBuild among 15 members of ABC’s TechAlliance consortium
SmartBuild is participating in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)'s second annual TechAlliance—a consortium of firms that create construction technology and innovative solutions for association...
Non-residential construction employment rises in November, says ABC
The construction industry added 31,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by...
Construction spending rebounds in October: ICI growth nationally offsets residential decline – AGC
Total construction spending edged higher in October, as gains in public and private project types outmatched decreases in single- and multifamily residential outlays, according...
California gains construction jobs in October though overall numbers still 2.3% below pandemic’s start
California ranks 28th in the nation in job losses during the pandemic overall, but the most recent data indicates it is recovering faster than...
Higher construction materials prices increasing construction project prices: Supply-chain and labor woes continue: AGC
Rising construction materials prices appear to be starting to drive up the price of construction projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General...
Three SF construction unions plan to renovate SoMa building for new local headquarters
Three construction trade unions in San Francisco are preparing to remodel a SoMa building to develop their permanent home.
Glaziers Local 718, Floor Coverers Local...
$1.2 trillion infrastructure bill sets the stage for major expansion in public works construction
In a late evening session on Nov. 5, the House of Representatives broke the logjam on the $1.2 billion infrastructure bill, setting the stage...
Construction spending slumps in September: Residential projects slow-down adds ongoing downturn in private and...
Total construction spending declined in September for the first time since February, as both residential and nonresidential construction slipped, according to a new analysis...
California construction employment improves slightly in September, but pandemic slump continues: AGC
California's construction employment levels improved slightly (by 0.2%) in September, but overall the state lags many others in the number of jobs lost since...
Projects and opportunities
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...
