Labor shortage: 80 percent of California’s contractors are having trouble finding qualified workers
There's a widespread labor shortage that is pushing up construction costs in California and through most of the country, the Associated General Contractors (AGC)...
Oakland breaks ground on $20.8 million Mosswood Community Center
California Construction News staff writer
Contractor JUV Inc. broke ground last week on the new Mosswood Community Center in Oakland.
The project is expected to be...
San Diego seeks developers to transform old Central Library into housing
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San Diego is inviting developers to submit proposals to redevelop the long-vacant Old Central Library downtown into...
San Diego Civic Center redevelopment a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity
California Construction News staff writer
Mayor Todd Gloria says he has selected a panel of community leaders to plan the redevelopment of the civic core,...
Construction contractors remain confident in August, says ABC
U.S. construction industry leaders remained confident in August 2019, according to the Construction Confidence Index released on Oct. 24 by Associated Builders and Contractors...
L.A. expands self-certification pilot to include civil engineers for Palisades rebuilding
California Construction News staff writer
Licensed civil engineers will now be eligible to participate in Los Angeles’ Self-Certification Pilot Program, expanding an effort to speed...
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...
El Cerrito, Placer and Sacramento County designated as ‘prohousing’ communities
California Construction News staff writer
Sacramento County, Placer County, and the city of El Cerrito have been designated as prohousing communities and are eligible for...
Audit reveals Mexican Museum short funding to complete new site
California Construction News staff writer
A recent audit of an Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) grant agreement with the Mexican Museum revealed “serious...
Delta Stewardship Council backs key certification for Delta Conveyance Project, clearing path toward final...
California Construction News staff writer
The Delta Stewardship Council has upheld most of the consistency certification for the proposed Delta Conveyance Project, marking a key...
Projects and opportunities
C.W. Driver tops out Integrated Science & Engineering Building at California State University San...
California Construction News staff writer
C.W. Driver Companies has topped out the Integrated Science & Engineering Building at California State University San Marcos, marking a...
LA launches first capital infrastructure program to modernize long-term planning
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles now has its first-ever Capital Infrastructure Program, a long-term planning framework aimed at improving how the city funds,...
East Hollywood tiny home village breaks ground, will provide housing for more than 50...
California Construction News staff writer
A new tiny home village in East Hollywood broke ground Sunday, marking the start of a project that will provide...
