US construction sector shows strong optimism, but design sector lags, report finds
California Construction News staff writer
The first quarter of 2025 shows a promising outlook for the US construction sector, but a cautionary note for the...
California builders reconsider projects ahead of new tariffs
California Construction News staff writer
With the next wave of tariffs from the Trump administration starting April 2, builders are facing the prospect of stopping...
U.S. Transportation Secretary announces review of California high-speed rail project
California Construction News staff writer
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will review the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether roughly $4 billion in taxpayer...
Trump slams California’s high-speed rail project citing delays, cost overruns and mismanagement
California Construction News staff writer
President Donald Trump is threatening to pull the plug on California’s high-speed rail project for delays, cost overruns and mismanagement....
Trump to waive federal permits to rebuild California after wildfires
California Construction News staff writer
President Donald Trump visited Los Angeles late last week, to survey areas destroyed by firestorms.
“The federal government is standing behind...
Legal challenge strikes down Biden’s Project Labor Agreement mandate for federal construction projects
California Construction News staff writer
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has ruled in favor of a bid protest filed by the Associated General Contractors...
Purple Wave Auction sets Dynapac C2500 roller online charity auction for Dream On-3
California Construction News staff writer
Purple Wave Auction has announced an online charity auction in support of Dream On 3, a non-profit organization that fulfills...
California construction jobs show steady growth, reflecting national trends
California Construction News staff writer
Construction employment in California has seen a notable increase over the past year, aligning with a broader trend across the...
U.S. construction spending dipped slightly in August
California Constuction News staff writer
Construction spending for August reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,131.9 billion, a decrease of 0.1 percent from July's...
Inflation Reduction Act a win for jobs, climate, infrastructure: Newsom
California Construction News staff writer
After two years of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), California has received billions of dollars for climate and clean...
Projects and opportunities
LAX launches $5 billion contracting initiative to accelerate capital projects, prioritize local construction firms
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has awarded a new round of contracts under its $5 billion Multiple Award Task Order...
San Francisco proposes tax plan to spur office-to-housing conversions
California Construction News staff writer
A newly proposed Downtown Revitalization Financing District in San Francisco could spur the conversion of thousands of underused office buildings...
Construction planned on Yuba River to reopen habitat for native fish in historic restoration...
California Construction News staff writer
A major restoration project to bring native fish back to the North Yuba River is moving forward, thanks to a...
