Legislature passes bill to help Oakland A’s speed construction of Howard Terminal station
California's state legislature has approved a bill to help streamline construction of an Oakland Athletics ballpark at the Port of Oakland's Howard Terminal site.
AB734 requires...
New strategy will develop a hydrogen economy for California
California Construction News staff writer
California will develop a hydrogen market development strategy with a goal of building a clean, renewable hydrogen market, Gov. Gavin...
Nonresidential construction spending declined 0.4% in August: ABC
National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.4% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published Oct. 1 by the...
LADBS expands online plan review system to accept all affordable housing projects
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) says it has expanded the online plan review system (ePlan) to accept all affordable housing...
Metropolitan Pure Water gets $80 million for design and construction
California Construction News staff writer
Metropolitan’s Pure Water Southern California project – anticipated to be one of the world’s largest water recycling facilities when complete...
$694 million announced for 2,500 homeless housing units statewide
California Construction News staff writer
Homekey program funding totalling $693 million has been announced for 35 projects that will create more than 2,500 new units...
Homebuilders release study about prevailing wage laws, construction costs and impact on housing prices
The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization supporting the construction industry though scholarships, research and education, has funded a study conducted by the...
Los Angeles County launches Pathway Home for RV encampments
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles County’s new Pathway Home program to resolve encampments, including recreational vehicles (RVs), has placed another 58 people into...
Construction begins on border wall replacement in San Diego
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the start of construction of a new barrier wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego, NBC...
Solar mandated for residential properties
Starting in 2020, the state will require new housing builds to be equipped with solar panels and other equipment designed to turn the buildings...
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California unveils ambitious $180 billion infrastructure overhaul plan
California Construction News staff writer
California’s infrastructure is getting a significant makeover with a $180 billion in state, local, and federal funds over the next...
World’s largest wildlife crossing on track to open in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing being built outside Los Angeles will be completed by early 2026, providing a safe and...
$900 million Caltrans project will replace aging Stockton Channel bridges
California Construction News staff writer
A $900-million project to replace the pair of aging bridges that take Interstate 5 traffic across the Stockton Channel is...
