In 2023, LA becomes Largest CA city to electrify new building contruction
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance requiring all new buildings within city limits be constructed all-electric, making the city...
Landmark legislation aimed at increasing affordable housing in effect today
California Construction News staff writer
“California is more than just a state of dreamers, we’re a state of doers,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a...
Construction union group calls for single-payer advocates to “tone down” attacks on Rendon
California construction union leader Robbie Hunter has called for the toning down of attacks against assembly speaker Anthony Rendon following his decision to shelve...
New agency established to manage $17 billion California WaterFix design and construction
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California and two other water districts funding the California Waterfix tunnel project have announced the formation of...
San Diego requiring housing projects be reviewed within 30 days
California Construction News staff writer
A new executive order on housing announced in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City address last week...
Boston mayor orders halt to all construction projects; Associated General Contractors of America opposed
Vice President Mike Pence is asking construction companies to donate their inventory of N95 face masks to local hospitals - and to stop ordering...
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...
G7 leaders launch Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
California Construction News staff writer
At the 2021 G7 Summit, President Biden and G7 leaders announced their intent to develop a partnership to meet the...
Feds announce $400 million for Golden Gate Bridge improvements
California Construction News staff writer
The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund $400 million for a project to replace, retrofit and install critical structural elements...
California approves $239 million for 5,400 climate-friendly homes
California Construction News staff writer
New state funding is expected to spur construction of 5,480 climate-friendly homes, including 3,249 affordable along with 2,156 market-rate rentals...
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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...
