High-speed rail project creates 10,000 construction jobs
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority( CaHSRA) celebrated a historic milestone last week, announcing the creation of more than 10,000 construction jobs...
San Francisco launches pilot project for rooftop solar electrical permits
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco’s department of building inspection has announced a pilot project will test SolarAPP+, a web-based application enabling California licensed...
San Francisco fire code change ‘a pivotal moment’ for construction industry: Ramtech
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco has updated the fire code to require the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification...
Sacramento International Airport announces construction projects worth $1.3 billion
California Construction News staff writer
The largest construction project ever at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is taking flight.
SMForward, a $1.3 billion expansion project consists of...
American infrastructure to be built with American material: President Biden
California Construction News staff writer
The White House has released proposed guidelines that will require use of American-made material in government-funded infrastructure projects.
In his State...
$825 million awarded to build affordable housing quicker with streamlined application process
California Construction News staff writer
With a goal of increasing affordable housing stock and capacity for additional climate-smart infill housing, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the...
San Francisco secures $42 million in state funding for affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco has been awarded more than $42 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for...
Element Resources to build renewable hydrogen facility in Lancaster
California Construction News staff writer
Element Resources plans to build and operate a major renewable hydrogen production site in the City of Lancaster, one of...
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...
Feds announce $400 million for Golden Gate Bridge resiliency projects
California Construction News staff writer
A $400 million federal grant was announced last week for earthquake resiliency on the Golden Gate Bridge.
“There is only one...
Projects and opportunities
Anaheim Council expected to approve DisneylandForward plan on Tuesday
California Construction News staff writer
DisneylandForward, a $1.9 billion expansion plan, is expected to receive an approval from Anaheim City Council tomorrow.
If approved at Tuesday's...
Highway 1 to reopen by May 25; construction continues around the clock
California Construction News staff writer
Highway 1, severely damaged by recent storms, is on track to reopen to unrestricted signal-controlled traffic by May 25, Gov....
San Francisco awarded $37 million for affordable housing in the Mission
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco has been awarded more than $37.9 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to...
