West coast leaders sign new climate deal
California Construction News staff writer
California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia governments have signed a new Statement of Cooperation (SOC), recommitting the region to climate action.
The...
Hiring still a struggle as construction adds 16,000 jobs in August
California Construction News staff writer
Construction firms across the U.S. added 16,000 jobs in August, according to an analysis of federal employment data released recently...
July construction employment trails pre-pandemic level with California gaining
California Construction News staff writer
California and Texas led construction employment in July, while levels continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in 15 states as contractors...
Contractors preparing for challenging times across the country: ABC
California Construction News staff writer
A survey by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows the Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and...
Construction added 32,000 jobs in July
California Construction News staff writer
The construction industry added 32,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of...
‘Get Down Up North’ contest brings attention to construction careers
CASE Construction Equipment is working with award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi to bring greater attention to careers in construction through the “Get Down Up North” contest. Five...
Construction materials up 20% from 2021
California Construction News staff writer
Construction input prices across the U.S. increased 1.9% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders...
Construction job openings fall in May: ABC
California Construction News staff writer
The construction industry registered 434,000 job openings in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of a...
Non-residential construction spending dips in May: ABC
California Construction News staff writer
National non-residential construction spending was down by 0.6% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of...
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...
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Granite Construction wins $173-million Sacramento Weir contract
California Construction News release
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has awarded a $172.9 million construction contract for the Sacramento Weir Widening Project...
RIDA Chula Vista highlights construction progress at convention center in San Diego
California Construction News staff writer
A new video posted May 23 by RIDA Chula Vista shows construction progress on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention...
Communities get state funds to build ‘industries of the future’
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced $39 million in state funding for economic development projects that support California’s transition to a...
