U.S. construction spending dipped slightly in August
California Constuction News staff writer
Construction spending for August reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,131.9 billion, a decrease of 0.1 percent from July's...
Jordan Downs redevelopment in Watts receives $11 million federal grant for new community park...
California Construction News staff writer
The Jordan Downs redevelopment project in Watts will get an $11 million federal funding boost to create a flexible lawn...
Irvine first in Orange County to implement heat-reducing pavement coating
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Irvine is the first municipality in Orange County to implement an innovative pavement coating aimed at reducing...
L0 Taraval transit line reopens in San Francisco with major upgrades
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco's L Taraval transit line was back in service this weekend with upgrades completed over two miles of track...
Modesto launches community workshops for first general plan update since 1995
California Construction News staff writer
The city of Modesto is kicking off Modesto 2050: Our City. Our Future, the first major update to its General...
LADWP secures $8 million from DOE to enhance grid infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) was awarded $8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to...
Workforce development: The need to address the shortage of apprentices in California’s construction industry
By Thomas L. Brown1
Many articles have been written about the shortage of a skilled trained workforce in California and throughout the country.2 This article...
Housing project in South LA to create thousands of construction jobs, build 800 homes,...
California Construction News staff writer
A new housing project in South Los Angeles will create thousands of construction jobs and build 800 new homes, a...
L.A. Metro secures $893 million federal grant for East San Fernando Valley light rail...
California Construction News staff writer
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has announced an $893 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation...
Governor Newsom signs housing bills to expand affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
On a visit to San Francisco last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of housing bills expected to make...
Projects and opportunities
Nibbi receives Notice to Proceed on St. Paul Terrace affordable housing project in Berkeley
California Construction News staff writer
Nibbi has received Notice to Proceed on a new affordable housing community for St. Paul AME Berkeley, with Lowney Architecture...
Santa Rosa breaks ground on Hopper Avenue fire recovery corridor project
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Santa Rosa broke ground April 14 on the Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Improvements Project, beginning a...
California breaks ground on Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento as part of $200M...
California Construction News staff writer
Construction of the California Indian Heritage Center is moving ahead on a 51-acre site at the confluence of the American...
