$149 million awarded to 12 companies for expansions
California Construction News staff writer
The State of California has awarded more than $149 million in grants and tax credits to 12 companies to expand...
Encampment closure to enable construction of 170 units of affordable housing in Oakland
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland has assembled a team to clear an encampment on Wood Street, transitioning residents, their pets and...
California construction employment booms with largest number of newly employed workers in the nation
California's construction growth continues to be among the fastest in the nation, with the state adding more construction jobs than any other part of...
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...
Newsom passes 18 bills to overcome state’s housing shortage
Despite vetoing SB-5, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 18 housing bills including a law that aims to stop communities from delaying construction of new...
Air Systems Inc. to pay $1.25 million to settle EEOC racial harassment suit after...
A San Jose-based electrical subcontractor at the Apple Park construction project, Air Systems Inc. (ASI), will pay $1.25 million to eight African American former...
San Francisco to ban natural gas in new building construction
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors have approved a ban on natural gas in newly-constructed buildings in the city, reports CBS Local.
San Francisco is...
San Diego looking at public land for new affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego city and county officials say they will work together to build 10,000 subsidized housing units on government-owned land,...
Sacramento sues Teichert Construction for non-compliant work and ‘fraudulent billing’ on water meter contract:...
The City of Sacramento has filed a 256-page lawsuit against Teichert Construction for non-compliant work and fraudulent billing related to Teichert’s work on the...
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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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...
