ACS Group and Hochtief merge to form second-largest civil engineering firm in the U.S.
California Construction News staff writer
ACS Group and Hochtief, two European construction companies, have announced a merger that will create the second-largest civil engineering and...
California created 43,700 jobs in May, 16.1% of the nation’s total
California Construction News staff writer
California created 43,700 jobs last month – one out of every six jobs in the nation – as the state’s...
World’s largest wildlife crossing on track to open in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing being built outside Los Angeles will be completed by early 2026, providing a safe and...
Brightline West breaks ground on nation’s first high-speed rail system
California Construction News staff writer
Brightline West officially launched construction on the nation's first “true” high-speed rail system, connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. The...
Demolition crews cutting into first pieces of collapsed Baltimore bridge
California Construction News staff writer
Demolition crews continue to cut portions of the north side of the collapsed bridge truss. Two crane barges, a 650-ton...
VOSKER unveils cellular-connected security camera with live streaming
California Construction News staff writer
VOSKER, a pioneer in remote security solutions, has unveiled the V300 Ultimate; a rugged cellular-connected security camera that provides on-demand...
‘Historic’ climate investments top $15 billion
The State of California will receive more than $15 billion from the federal government for climate projects/
The funding comes through President Biden’s signature pieces...
Non-residential construction adds 12,000 jobs in December
California Construction News staff writer
The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of...
Construction counting on public sector, data center and manufacturing projects to offset declines
California Construction News staff writer
Construction contractors have a mixed outlook for 2024, as contractors struggle to cope with significant labor shortages, impacts of higher...
AGC takes Biden administration to court over plan to expand Davis-Bacon Law
California Construction News staff writer
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) filed a lawsuit in federal court this week to block the Biden Administration’s “unlawful” effort to...
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PCL breaks ground on $80M Santa Barbara City College athletics and physical education facility
California Construction News staff writer
PCL Construction celebrated the groundbreaking of the $80 million Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) physical education and athletics replacement building...
Madera County approves $130M State Route 41 widening project, set to begin construction this...
California Construction News staff writer
The Madera County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a major infrastructure expansion that will widen a key regional corridor,...
Suffolk tops out 17-story Bankers Hill residential tower “The Quince” in San Diego
California Construction News staff writer
Construction has reached a major milestone on a new residential high-rise in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighbourhood, as Suffolk Construction...
