Alameda breaks ground on Central Avenue safety project

California Construction News staff writer After more than a decade of planning and community engagement, construction started Jan. 27 on the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project...

Gearing up for rebuilding one month after the start of Palisades fire

California Construction New staff writer One month after the start of the Palisades Fire, Mayor Karen Bass announced significant progress in the city's largest-ever disaster...

Granite Construction wins $88 million contract to expand Ortega Highway

California Construction News staff writer Granite Construction has signed an $88-million contract with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to expand a section of the...

LA Rises initiative to support Los Angeles recovery after wildfires

California Construction News staff writer LA Rises, a new initiative, is expected to speed up the recovery and rebuilding of Los Angeles following the region’s...

San Diego focuses on housing construction despite budget deficit

California Construction News staff writer Despite a looming $258 million budget deficit, San Diego is doubling down on efforts to tackle its housing crisis, with...

California invests $1 billion in transportation infrastructure

California Construction News staff writer The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $1 billion for projects aimed at solving mobility challenges and aiding California’s continued...

SF city report: European-style social housing in San Francisco could be financially sustainable with...

California Construction News staff writer Building and operating European-style social-housing projects in San Francisco “could be financially sustainable,” according to a city report. However, construction would...

Oakland awards $80.5 million to affordable housing developments

California Construction News staff writer The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) has awarded $80.5 million to five affordable housing projects...

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...

Newsom signs $2.5 billion bipartisan relief package to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild

California Construction News staff writer With recovery efforts already underway, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation providing $2.5 billion in disaster relief, a move...

Projects and opportunities

Nibbi receives Notice to Proceed on St. Paul Terrace affordable housing project in Berkeley

California Construction News staff writer Nibbi has received Notice to Proceed on a new affordable housing community for St. Paul AME Berkeley, with Lowney Architecture...

Santa Rosa breaks ground on Hopper Avenue fire recovery corridor project

California Construction News staff writer The City of Santa Rosa broke ground April 14 on the Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Improvements Project, beginning a...

California breaks ground on Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento as part of $200M...

California Construction News staff writer Construction of the California Indian Heritage Center is moving ahead on a 51-acre site at the confluence of the American...