California construction employment rebounds 1% in March: AGC
California gained 8,900 construction jobs between February and March, a 1% increase, according to federal employment data reported by the Associated General Contractors (AGC)...
California Contractors State Licensing Board prepares emergency fee increases as it fears insolvency
The California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) is preparing to vote on an emergency renewal licensing fee increase because of mounting losses that threaten...
$285 million in fast track roadwork projects outlined as SB1 law goes into effect
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have announced the fast tracking of “fix it first” construction work and...
San Francisco’s plan to build 82,000 homes in the next eight years certified by...
California Construction News staff writer
The state of California has certified San Francisco’s Housing Element plan to build more than 82,000 homes over the next...
AGC-CA and industry supporters collect more than $300,000 to fight against Sen. Newman recall...
Construction industry organizations have raised more than $300,000 to support Sen. Josh Newman, who faces a recall election after voting in support for SB1,...
Los Angeles County finds interim housing for 60 in Signal Hill and Long Beach
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles County’s Pathway Home program found interim housing for 60 people experiencing homelessness in Signal Hill and Long Beach,...
Port of San Diego, City of Chula Vista approve $1.13B Bayfront development
The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista have approved key agreements to advance a $1 billion makeover of the Chula...
Feds announce $400 million for Golden Gate Bridge resiliency projects
California Construction News staff writer
A $400 million federal grant was announced last week for earthquake resiliency on the Golden Gate Bridge.
“There is only one...
California’s roads and bridges to benefit from governor’s new budget, but not everyone is...
Thousands of California state bridges, as well as crumbling roads, that badly need repair would get a $2 billion shot of new money under...
San Rafael Highway 101 offramp bridge costs increase by $4.3 million; will be rebid
The cost to replace an aging Highway 101 offramp crossing San Rafael Creek has increased by $4.3 million following issues with construction bidding, according...
Projects and opportunities
Ameresco launches construction of $140 million biogas project near Elk Grove
California Construction News staff writer
Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has started construction on an advanced technology biogas cogeneration...
$60.6 million awarded to strengthen climate-resilient transportation infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
California has secured $60.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to bolster climate-resilient transportation infrastructure across the...
West Hollywood approves design for log cabin renovation
California Construction News staff writer
The City of West Hollywood has released design renderings for the historic Log Cabin building renovation. The site houses the...
