California preparing students for “workforce of tomorrow”
California Construction News staff writer
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last week to promote hands-on learning and careers in skilled trades, green energy, and...
Apple allocates more than $400 million to combat California’s housing crisis
iPhone maker Apple is allocating more than $400 million toward affordable housing projects and homeowner assistance programs in California this year.
This is a major...
Trumark breaks ground on 7-acre neighborhood in San Bernardino County
Construction on 114 townhouses has begun at Centerhouse, a neighborhood development by Trumark Homes in Ontario, Southern California. The groundbreaking was announced Dec. 15.
Upon...
Oakland General Plan phase 1 going to city council this month
California Construction News staff writer
Phase 1 of the Oakland General Plan update is wrapping up and the full package, covering safety, environmental justice, housing,...
Construction spending on transportation projects increases by 7.9%
National construction spending on transportation projects for March 2019 was $53.35 billion (seasonally adjusted annual rate), a 7.9% increase from the same period a...
Reedley College begins construction on new $20-million building
Reedley College celebrated the start of a new project last week, with a ground-breaking ceremony for the schools new math and sciences building.
Artist renderings...
CMAA names new LA Courthouse as Project of the Year
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) (CMAA) has named the new U.S. Courthouse at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles as Project of...
Ground broken for Catholic school expansion project in Santa Rosa
Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa broke ground on a new two-story classroom building.
This is the school’s most significant campus addition following the...
California announces $2 billion in transportation infrastructure funding, approves $2.3 billion for future projects
California Construction News staff writer
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has announced about $2 billion for transportation infrastructure across the state and $2.3 billion for...
Growing number of Americans can’t afford rent
A growing number of Americans can't afford to pay their rent as rental property prices hit a record high, a Harvard University study found.
The...
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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...
