New public works director plans to innovate San Jose infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
After a nationwide recruitment, Matt Loesch has been hired as San Jose’s new director of public works.
“Although not typically thought...
Regional Connector Constructors complete downtown LA rail line, stations
California Construction News staff writer
Three new Metro rail stations opened in downtown LA Friday, marking the completion of the Regional Connector Transit Project that...
San Francisco breaks ground on first-of-its-kind affordable housing project
California Construction News staff writer
A groundbreaking was held last week for the Kelsey Civic Center, a new 100 per cent affordable housing development being...
Final utility pole removed from La Jolla Shores launches new phase of undergrounding project
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) removed the last remaining overhead utility pole from a La Jolla Shores neighborhood. This...
California’s proposals to build more, faster gaining support
California Construction News staff writer
Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the permitting and project review reforms in a that he says will build California’s...
People-friendly interchange project wins statewide recognition
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San José’s Blossom Hill-US 101 interchange project has won a statewide award for interchange project of they...
HDR to manage LAX airfield and terminal modernization project
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles World Airports has selected an HDR-led team to provide program and construction management services for the landside portion...
Irvine breaks ground on $1-billion Great Park projects
California Construction News staff writer
A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week to launch the next phase of construction at Great Park‘s ARDA site —...
$1.3 billion budgeted to combat homelessness in Los Angeles
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles is committing $1.3 billion to confront the homelessness crisis, including $250 million for Inside Safe - the new...
San Francisco mayor looking at reduced capital spending in 2024
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco’s $14.6 billion for FY 2023-24 and $14.6 billion for FY 2024-25 will focus on clean streets, restoring the...
Projects and opportunities
Construction begins on west coast’s largest veterans’ park at San Diego’s Navy Pier
California Construction News staff writer
Construction of Freedom Park, the largest veterans' park on the West Coast, is officially underway. This multi-year joint project, anticipated...
California awards over $100 million for tribal land projects, including ancestral land return and...
California Construction News staff writer
As part of an ongoing truth and healing process, California is supporting the return of more than 38,000 acres of...
California awards $120 million in tax credits to eight companies, fueling $15.5 billion private...
California Construction News staff writer
The State of California is awarding $120 million in tax credits to eight companies, part of the California Jobs First...
