South LA Eco-Lab receives $35 million for green job development
California Construction News staff writer
The South LA Eco Lab, a collection of environmental and economic development projects in South Los Angeles last week received...
Quarterly housing units in California decline 10%: CIRB
March 2019 building permits came in hot with a 40 percent total unit increase compared to February 2019, including a 25 percent increase in...
California reaches settlement with City of Fullerton over housing law violations
California Construction News staff writer
California and the City of Fullerton have reached settlement requiring the city to comply with state housing law and adopt...
Construction wage liability bill passes legislature despite business opposition
A contentious proposal that would put California builders on the hook for wage theft violations by their subcontractors has advanced to Gov. Jerry Brown...
San Diego looking at public land for new affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego city and county officials say they will work together to build 10,000 subsidized housing units on government-owned land,...
President Biden announces billions for high-speed rail expansion and new passenger rail
California Construction News staff writer
President Biden has announced $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country, including the country’s first...
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...
In 2023, LA becomes Largest CA city to electrify new building contruction
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance requiring all new buildings within city limits be constructed all-electric, making the city...
AISC awards six of 13 national steel construction awards for California projects
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has awarded six of 13 national awards to California projects -- including two of the three in...
Projects and opportunities
Construction begins on west coast’s largest veterans’ park at San Diego’s Navy Pier
California Construction News staff writer
Construction of Freedom Park, the largest veterans' park on the West Coast, is officially underway. This multi-year joint project, anticipated...
California awards over $100 million for tribal land projects, including ancestral land return and...
California Construction News staff writer
As part of an ongoing truth and healing process, California is supporting the return of more than 38,000 acres of...
California awards $120 million in tax credits to eight companies, fueling $15.5 billion private...
California Construction News staff writer
The State of California is awarding $120 million in tax credits to eight companies, part of the California Jobs First...
