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
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...
