Groundbreaking launches construction on large-scale direct lithium extraction plant
California Construction News staff writer
California's inaugural large-scale direct lithium extraction plant is under construction near the Salton Sea, led by Australia-based Controlled Thermal Resources...
San Diego approves PLA for city construction projects over $1 million
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego has approved a project labor agreement that will apply to all city construction projects over $1 million for...
‘Point-in-Time’ count will influence LA’s housing path
California Construction News staff writer
Last week's “Point-in-Time” count is an important step to bring more people inside means advocating for additional housing vouchers, increased...
Car teeters above construction site after driver misses warning signs in Fresno
California Construction News staff writer
Police in Fresno say it’s "miraculous" that nobody was injured when a "disoriented senior” drove past caution signs and onto...
Draft environmental impact report released for California College of the Arts (CCA) project
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland has published the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on California College of the Arts (CCA) Oakland...
San Diego requiring housing projects be reviewed within 30 days
California Construction News staff writer
A new executive order on housing announced in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City address last week...
UC Berkeley walls off People’s Park construction site pending court decision on student housing...
California Construction News staff writer
Police in riot gear removed activists from Berkeley’s People’s Park and crews began placing double-stacked shipping containers to wall off...
Golden Gate Bridge project reaching construction milestone
California Construction News staff writer
Work to upgrade San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is nearing a key construction milestone with the completion of a suicide...
Judge’s ruling on Measure C clears path for Midway Rising project in San Diego
California Construction News staff writer
A trial court judge has rejected the last legal challenge to Measure C, a voter approved initiative that removed the...
President Biden announces billions for high-speed rail expansion and new passenger rail
California Construction News staff writer
President Biden has announced $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country, including the country’s first...
Projects and opportunities
Long Beach Airport breaks ground on $37M concourse upgrade, creating 190 construction jobs
California Construction News staff writer
Construction has started on a $37-million passenger concourse modernization project at Long Beach Airport, aimed at improving infrastructure ahead of...
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...
