11 story highrise project in W. Hollywood among largest projects to be issued LA...
As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) reports a resurgence in building activity.
in a newsletter, the city...
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 directly connect the Metro...
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...
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 80-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale...
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 lost 1,600 construction jobs between...
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 crisis in 2019, calling for 3.5...
Harper gets $36 million project for radiographic building at NAWS China Lake
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest has awarded a $36 million firm-fixed-price task order to Harper Construction Co. under a multiple award construction contract...
Gov. Newsom presents $100 billion California Comeback Plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has presented his $100 billion California Comeback Plan, the biggest economic recovery package in California history.
The plan outlines comprehensive strategies...
Gov. Newsom signs legislation to fast-track housing, development projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to extend expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for key developments and expand the streamlining process to...
SMART’s board approves $21.4 million capital improvement plan
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) approved a list of rail and pathway projects connecting SMART stations totaling $21.4 million.
SMART plans to use the funds...
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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...
