California lags nation in COVID-19 construction jobs recovery: AGC
California lags much of the nation for construction jobs recovery in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
The state lost 1,700 jobs (0.2%) between October and November,...
California construction employment slumps 1.4% in April: AGC
Recent federal construction employment data indicates that California is recovering relatively poorly from the COVID-19 pandemic and there was a sharp drop in employment...
California ranks near middle as it gains 600 construction jobs in August: AGC
California ranked near the middle of the nation in construction employment changes in August. Employment grew by 0.1% or just 600 jobs, ranking the...
GRHC creates green infrastructure scholarship fund following George Floyd killing
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), in response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the historic oppression against Black people...
Construction industry loses 975,000 jobs in April as COVID-19 takes its toll
Construction employment throughout the US declined by 975,000 jobs in April as a new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and data...
Nonresidential construction adds 11,300 jobs in March; employment now exceeds pre-pandemic ;evels, Says ABC
The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released on April...
Construction input prices continue to rise, says ABC
Construction input prices increased 0.9% in April on a monthly basis and 2.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an Associated...
Dodge Momentum Index posts strong gain in February marking highest level in nearly three...
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 7.1% in February to 149.0 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 139.1. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data...
Kanye West adds “developer” to resume
Singer, producer and Grammy winner Kanye West has a novel real estate development project underway.
TMZ has posted photos of what can best be described...
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...
Projects and opportunities
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...
