San Diego processes record number of permits using virtual system
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San Diego's development services department (DSD) completed a record number of residential inspections in a month since...
Build Better SD initiative launched to speed up infrastructure improvements
California Construction News staff writer
The Build Better SD initiative has been approved by San Diego council, replacing outdated, inequitable planning policies that restricted incoming...
COVID-19 construction employment impact varies, depending on where you live: AGCA
California's overall construction employment rolls declined by 3 percent, or 23,000, in the year ending November, 2020 -- a decline attributed to the COVID-19...
LETF sets enforcement measures for public works construction sites, including ‘prevailing wage’ requirements
The California state Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR’s) Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) says it is leading a new initiative to inspect publicly funded...
High-speed rail project likely faces additional $1 billion cost increases: LA Times
The California bullet train is facing at least another billion dollars of proposed cost increases from its contractors, following a history of sharp cost growth...
Long Beach receives $30-million grant to realign Shoreline Drive
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Long Beach has been awarded a $30 million federal grant to realign Shoreline Drive and add acres...
San Diego implements new trasparency rules for contractors
California Construction News staff writer
A new law went into effect New Year’s Day, requiring contractors or subcontractors on San Diego projects to meet stricter...
Newsom proposes $300 million 2021 budget allocation for state infrastructure “greening” and maintenance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed $4.5 billion 2021 budget includes $300 million for the maintenance and "greening" of the state's infrastructure.
CNBC reports the proposal...
Feds announce $84 million for drought resiliency projects
California Construction News staff writer
The Department of the Interior has announced $84.7 million for 36 communities throughout the West. Projects include groundwater storage, rainwater...
San Diego sets record for fixing underground pipes
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego’s mayor says 2022 is a record-breaking year for in-house pipe replacements.
“We need major infrastructure upgrades across San Diego...
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...
