Government

CTC allocates $1.18 billion for infrastructure projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $1.18 billion for infrastructure projects throughout the state. The commission, which is made…

3 years ago

Environmentalists sue to block demolition of Capitol annex

An environmental group says it is suing several state agencies to block the demolition of the California Capitol annex. The…

3 years ago

Construction employment declines by 7,000 in June as nonresidential firms struggle to find workers and materials to complete jobs

Construction employment declined by 7,000 between May and June as the industry still employs 238,000 fewer people than before the…

3 years ago

Los Angeles region gets $48 million in federal funding for transportation infrastructure

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that nearly $48 million in federal funding has been awarded by the U.S. Department…

3 years ago

11 story highrise project in W. Hollywood among largest projects to be issued LA building permits

As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) reports a resurgence in building activity.…

3 years ago

Mayor Garcetti breaks ground on $898.6-million Airport Metro Connector

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has broken ground on the Airport Metro Connector (AMC) Project, a $898.6-million endeavor that will…

3 years ago

California’s roads and bridges to benefit from governor’s new budget, but not everyone is happy

Thousands of California state bridges, as well as crumbling roads, that badly need repair would get a $2 billion shot…

3 years ago

CHSRA releases final environmental impact statement/report for Bakersfield to Palmdale project section

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) says it has released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the approximately…

3 years ago

California construction employment still struggles during COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery

California's construction employment market is still struggling from the COVID-19 disruption, even as pandemic restrictions are lifted. Overall, the state…

3 years ago

Opinion: Senate Bill 12 would kill housing construction

By Lucy Dunn, Jeff Montejano and Tracy Hernandez Special to California Construction News Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state housing…

3 years ago