77 story tower planned for downtown LA site will be California’s tallest structure
DiMarzio Kato Architecture is designing what will become California's tallest structure, a 77 story tower at 333 South Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles.
The 1,107...
Newsom declines to introduce strict state-wide COVID-19 construction shutdown rules
Gov. Gavin Newsom says that that California will not follow the lead of states like New York or regions like the Bay Area that...
$310 million Aztec Stadium among largest projects to break ground in the nation
The $310 million new Aztec Stadium at San Diego State University in San Diego was among the largest non-residential projects to break ground in...
Dodge Momentum Index stumbles in July despite $170 million Pala Casino project
The announcement of the $170 million expansion Pala Casino Spa & Resort in San Diego County was one of the few bright spots in...
Warner Bros. breaks ground on $1 billion development
Warner Bros. broke ground recently on two office buildings designed by Frank Gehry. The development is adjacent to its main lot in the Burbank...
Work begins on $1.86 billion Delta Sky Way project at LAX
Delta Air Lines has announced the beginning of demolition on Terminal 3 at the Los Angeles International Airport, marking the start of the first...
Shutdown not: California builders win COVID-19 “essential” exemption
Construction executives and contractors have successfully lobbied to win an exemption to Gov. Gavin Newsom's "stay at home" mandate for work during the COVID-19...
$250 million Redlands Passenger Rail breaks ground in San Bernardino County
Construction has started on the $250 million Redlands Passenger Rail project in San Bernardino County.
Granite says it has been awarded a $21 million contract...
AECOM acquires Shimmick Construction, adding California strength to global business
Global infrastructure firm AECOM says it has agreed to acquire Shimmick Construction, Shimmick, a business serving California and Western U.S. heavy civil construction market.
“As...
CEMEX announces new aggregate distribution terminal and rail-loading system in Southern California
CEMEX USA says it is expanding its Southern California network with plans for a rail-served distribution terminal in Los Angeles and a new aggregate-loading...
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San Diego council to ponder $5.65 billion budget prioritizing infrastructure and housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget last week, a $5.65 billion spending plan focused...
Highway 1 stabilization work continue in Big Sur
California Construction News staff writer
Work continues to stabilize Highway 1 in Big Sur after a section of the southbound lane along the cliff collapsed...
Oceanside launches offshore explorations for beach restoration project
California Construction News staff writer
As part of Oceanside's coastal restoration efforts, offshore explorations are now underway to determine potentially plentiful larger grain sand sources...
