AGC of California names Peter Tateishi as new CEO
Peter Tateishi is leaving Sacramento Metro Chamber to serve as chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of California, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Tateishi...
Iron Workers’ safety standard updates to take effect January 2018
The Iron Workers’ comprehensive safety standard updates for reinforcing steel and post-tensioning activities will take effect January 2018 as the California Occupational Safety and...
East Bay Times: Accused of working without license, electrical firm sues group for investigating...
An Antioch-based electrical company accused of letting employees work without an electrician’s license has sued a union-affiliated group for investigating the firm without an...
NAWIC installs 2017-2018 national president and new board members
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has installed Catherine Schoenenberger as its 63rd national president during NAWIC's Annual Meeting and Education Conference...
California construction workers among highest paid in nation as employment growth surges
Construction workers in California are among the highest paid in the nation, according to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The numbers also indicate...
Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa ClaraValleys becomes Homes 4 Families
Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys has become one with its sister organization Homes 4 Families, board chairman Hunt Braly and president and CEO...
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...
AGC California to offer PlanGrid software certification
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California will offer PlanGrid construction productivity software certification to its members, and the general public.
PlanGrid certification empowers experienced...
Oroville Dam failure blamed on bad design and inadequate state and federal oversight: Experts’...
Bad design and construction of the tallest U.S. dam a half-century ago and inadequate state and federal oversight since then led to a disastrous...
AGC-CA and industry supporters collect more than $300,000 to fight against Sen. Newman recall...
Construction industry organizations have raised more than $300,000 to support Sen. Josh Newman, who faces a recall election after voting in support for SB1,...
Projects and opportunities
Sites Project Authority launches RFQ for construction manager to build $3 billion Sacramento Valley...
California Construction News staff writer
The Sites Project Authority has launched a competitive procurement process with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for...
CSLB urges property owners to hire licenced contractors following wildfires
California Construction News staff writer
As wildfires continue, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is urging property owners to hire licensed contractors for any repair or...
Oakland awards $80.5 million to five affordable housing projects
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland’s housing and community development department has awarded $80.5 million in funding to five new affordable housing...
