ASCE report card gives U.S. infrastructure ‘C’ Grade, stresses need for sustained investment

California Construction News staff writer The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, which evaluates the state...

Executive order to accelerate rebuilding in fire-ravaged areas

California Construction News staff writer An executive order signed last week is expected to expedite recovery work in Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades, areas devastated...

San Francisco greenlights plan to transform Embarcadero Plaza into vibrant downtown park

California Construction News staff writer The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a new public-private partnership to transform Embarcadero Plaza into a revitalized downtown...

Los Angeles World Airports sets $5 billion multiple task order contract for design, construction...

California Construction News staff writer The Los Angeles City Council has approved Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) latest Multiple Award Task Order Contract, or MATOC,...

California builders reconsider projects ahead of new tariffs

California Construction News staff writer With the next wave of tariffs from the Trump administration starting April 2, builders are facing the prospect of stopping...

SoftBank to build transpacific submarine cable connecting Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the U.S....

California Construction News staff writer SoftBank, a member of the E2A Consortium, announced plans to begin construction on a new submarine cable system called “E2A”...

Balfour Beatty selected as prequalified contractor for LAX infrastructure projects

California Construction News staff writer Balfour Beatty’s Civils West and California Buildings operations have been selected as a prequalified contractor for Los Angeles World Airports'...

San Diego to transform library into affordable housing

California Construction New staff write The City of San Diego has approved a plan to transform the vacant Serra Mesa Library site into 59 affordable...

Irvine announces new funding for infrastructure, sustainability

California Construction News staff writer The City of Irvine has outlined a series of capital investments aimed at building infrastructure, public safety and sustainability. Reflecting...

Pacific Palisades “Do Not Drink” notice lifted as recovery work continues ahead of schedule

California Construction News staff writer The “Do Not Drink” notice in the Pacific Palisades was lifted March 7, marking a significant milestone in ongoing recovery...