Contractors struggling to recruit enough skilled workers in California: AGCA
California contractors are feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2018, but many are struggling to recruit enough skilled workers, according to a report from...
WiOPS starts Northern California chapter to provide mentorship, opportunities for women in construction
A Southern California nonprofit focused on the advancement of women in construction has expanded into Northern California. Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS) will launch its...
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...
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California High-Speed Rail Authority issues $3.5B contract to build Nation’s first true high-speed rail...
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has launched one of the largest rail infrastructure procurements in U.S. history, issuing a...
Six state-owned properties being converted into 843 affordable homes
California Construction News staff writer
Six underutilized state-owned properties will be converted into at least 843 housing units, a mix of affordable and market-rate homes,...
Santa Rosa breaks ground on Hearn Community Hub in Roseland
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Library marked a major milestone last month with a groundbreaking ceremony for...
