New information on Bullet train construction
The California High Speed Rail Authority says that the California High-Speed Rail Project will cost at least $77.3 billion — roughly $13 billion more...
Oroville Spillways phase 2 update — $870 million project makes progress
Here's a video from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) showing construction progress on the $870 million Oroville Dam Spillways project.
The video citation...
Water systems engineer Richard Brady & Associates appoints Bill Siegel as president
San Diego-based Richard Brady & Associates says William C. (Bill) Siegel has been appointed as the company's president.
The engineering and construction firm specializes in designing...
Katerra raises $865 million as it redefines the construction industry
Katerra, a technology company redefining the construction industry, says it has raised $865 million in a Series D funding round led by the SoftBank...
How to break free from design inefficiency
Architects, engineers and contractors encounter a constant struggle to provide more for less money as clients seek maximum results from constrained budgets.
All too often,...
New report: Rent revenue, budget cuts could fund maintenance of public academic infrastructures
A $47.2 billion budget is required for the update and maintenance of existing infrastructure at the California Community Colleges, University of California, and California...
Elon Musk submits building permit application for LA tunnel
The Boring Company, a firm created by Elon Musk to build a network of tunnels under Los Angeles, has filed a building permit on...
LA officials weigh rezoning plan allowing denser developments around Expo Line stations
Los Angeles officials have reportedly been weighing the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan, which will allow denser commercial and residential development within a half-mile...
NewSchool collaborates with industry consultants to revitalize San Diego’s National City
NewSchool of Architecture & Design announced Nov. 16 its collaboration with several architecture, engineering, design and realty consultants in San Diego to design a...
Vista Solar to install 2.5-megawatt solar power system at Shelter Creek Condos
SunPower commercial dealer Vista Solar will be designing and installing a 2.5-megwatt high efficiency solar power system at Shelter Creek Condominiums, one of the...
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PCL breaks ground on $80M Santa Barbara City College athletics and physical education facility
California Construction News staff writer
PCL Construction celebrated the groundbreaking of the $80 million Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) physical education and athletics replacement building...
Madera County approves $130M State Route 41 widening project, set to begin construction this...
California Construction News staff writer
The Madera County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a major infrastructure expansion that will widen a key regional corridor,...
Suffolk tops out 17-story Bankers Hill residential tower “The Quince” in San Diego
California Construction News staff writer
Construction has reached a major milestone on a new residential high-rise in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighbourhood, as Suffolk Construction...
