California construction employment thrives in 2017; adding almost 120,000 jobs, AGCA reports
It was a generally good year for California construction employment in 2017, with all but two of about 33 metropolitan areas reporting job growth.
In...
Independent contractor status at risk as California legislature reviews new rules
If there aren't major amendments, California's legislature is poised to pass a law (AR-5) that will radically restrict individuals whose work would be qualified...
High Speed Rail project not dead; but work will focus in Central Valley: Newsom
Despite some suggestions in published reports, California Gov. Gavin Newsom hasn't killed the California High Speed Rail project. However, he has made it clear...
San Francisco city DA cites construction companies responsible for Bayview dust pollution
San Francisco officials have issued cease and desist orders to four companies allegedly violating zoning laws and adversely impacting residential neighborhoods. The construction businesses...
Air Systems Inc. to pay $1.25 million to settle EEOC racial harassment suit after...
A San Jose-based electrical subcontractor at the Apple Park construction project, Air Systems Inc. (ASI), will pay $1.25 million to eight African American former...
Governor-elect has plans to build 3.5 million homes in California by 2025
California's Governor-elect Gavin Newsom wants to build a lot more new homes in the state in the next seven years -- a lot more.
Newsom said,...
Senator Jackson’s bill requiring fire-safe building advances
As California grapples with catastrophic wildfires as well as a housing crisis, legislation by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) that puts in place standards...
San Diego waives fees to accelerate granny flats construction
With the goal of increasing San Diego’s housing supply for low- and middle-income San Diegans, the city council voted unanimously to waive development impact...
Inglewood stadium construction continues after positive COVID-19 test
Construction is continuing at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood even after a worker tested positive for COVID-19 a spokesperson for Turner Construction Company told USA...
Sacramento sues Teichert Construction for non-compliant work and ‘fraudulent billing’ on water meter contract:...
The City of Sacramento has filed a 256-page lawsuit against Teichert Construction for non-compliant work and fraudulent billing related to Teichert’s work on the...
Projects and opportunities
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...
