ABC NorCal seeking to hire virtual craft instructors
It’s no secret that the California construction industry is in high need of workers, but experienced and knowledgeable construction workers are in high demand...
Construction materials prices dip in September, but continue to outstrip bid prices over 12...
The prices contractors pay for construction materials far outstripped the prices contractors charge in the 12 months ending in September, despite a recent decline...
Construction spending stalls between July and August; decrease in non-residential projects negates residential growth:...
Total construction spending was flat between July and August, as a decrease in nonresidential projects offset continuing gains in residential construction, according to a...
Nonresidential construction spending declined 0.4% in August: ABC
National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.4% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published Oct. 1 by the...
ABC Northern California seeking new president and CEO
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Northern California chapter has posted a career opportunity for a new president and CEO.
Current president Michele Daugherty will...
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...
California ranks near middle as it gains 600 construction jobs in August: AGC
California ranked near the middle of the nation in construction employment changes in August. Employment grew by 0.1% or just 600 jobs, ranking the...
Monthly construction input prices inch lower in August, but are still elevated year over...
Construction input prices declined 0.6% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau...
Build Caifornia e-cademy introduces young students to construction industry
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) and AGC Construction Education Foundation (CEF) have launched the Build California e-cademy to "prepare the next generation...
Nonresidential construction loses 20,300 jobs in August, says ABC
The construction industry lost 3,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released on Sept....
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...
