EPA launches label program for construction material

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California Construction News staff writer The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a plan to implement a new label program to help buyers find more...

Caltrain introduces electrified train fleet

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California Construction News staff writer Caltrain’s new electrified train fleet has been unveiled, a key piece of California’s high-speed rail system plans. The electrification project and...

Malibu seeking feedback on developing community land

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California Construction News staff writer The City of Malibu has launched phase two of an extensive outreach and engagement program to gather feedback regarding the...

Oakland launches new dashboard to track housing progress

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California Construction News staff writer The City of Oakland has launched a new interactive dashboard to track progress towards meeting the city's state-allocated housing goals. Along...

Federal government awards $5.1 billion to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for South Bay...

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California Construction News staff writer The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will receive $5.1 billion in funding from the federal government for its South Bay...

Caltrans unveils new tool to prioritize multimodal infrastructure projects to combat climate change

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California Construction News staff writer Caltrans has unveiled a new and innovative tool to prioritize transportation projects that further California’s climate, safety and equity goals...

High interest rates, tight credit conditions stall construction projects

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California Construction News staff writer The construction industry added 25,000 jobs in July, according to an analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of...

ACS Group and Hochtief merge to form second-largest civil engineering firm in the U.S.

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California Construction News staff writer ACS Group and Hochtief, two European construction companies, have announced a merger that will create the second-largest civil engineering and...

Governor Newsom allocates $94 million for infill housing, signs executive order to streamline development

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California Construction News staff writer Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced $94 million in grants for building projects in 15 counties, aiming to build more than...

Eight contractors competing for $3 billion in construction, repair and renovation projects

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California Construction News staff writer The U.S. Navy recently selected eight contractors to compete for up to $3 billion in task orders for various construction,...

Projects and opportunities

$70M Harbor Island West Marina Redevelopment underway in San Diego

California Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on a $70-million redevelopment of Harbor Island West Marina in San Diego, a project that will transform...

Los Angeles housing incentive program spurs 28,500 proposed units in first year

California Construction News staff writer A progress report released last week shows that nearly 30,000 new homes are moving forward across Los Angeles through the...

Beam-signing ceremony celebrates progress on Sacramento’s first new middle school in 48 years

California Construction News staff writer A major milestone was celebrated recently at Fern Bacon Middle School in Sacramento as students, educators, construction teams and community...