Factory-built housing could slash California’s sky-high building costs, expert tells lawmakers
California Construction News staff writer
California is short roughly 2.5 million homes, and the cost to build a single apartment now routinely exceeds $500,000. To...
California seeks private partners to speed high-speed rail project
California Construction News staff writer
California officials are again turning to the private sector as they look for ways to speed up construction of the...
California Treasurer, experts push SB 769 to tackle ‘C-Minus’ infrastructure grade and housing crisis
California Construction News staff writer
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and state infrastructure experts on Tuesday (Dec. 16) outlined a new strategy to modernize the...
California Transportation Commission approves $1.1B for zero-emission transit, bridge repairs and highway upgrades
California Construction News staff writer
The California Transportation Commission on Friday approved $1.1 billion in funding for new zero-emission buses, electric vehicle charging stations, bridge...
California High-Speed Rail Authority issues $3.5B contract to build Nation’s first true high-speed rail...
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has launched one of the largest rail infrastructure procurements in U.S. history, issuing a...
Six state-owned properties being converted into 843 affordable homes
California Construction News staff writer
Six underutilized state-owned properties will be converted into at least 843 housing units, a mix of affordable and market-rate homes,...
CSLB statewide stings result in 119 actions against unlicensed contractors
California Construction News staff writer
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has completed a two-week series of coordinated stings and jobsite sweeps across the...
New California law allows state to revoke contractors’ licenses for wage theft violations
California Construction News staff writer
A new California law will give the state attorney general authority to seek suspension or revocation of contractors’ licenses for...
California announces $25 million to train 22,000 workers through construction and skilled trades apprenticeships
California Construction News staff writer
$25 million in grants for 88 apprenticeship programs will train 22,208 California workers in the skilled trades, primarily in the...
Newsom scores court, regulatory wins for Delta Conveyance Project
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration scored two key victories last week that could accelerate the long-delayed Delta Conveyance Project, a major...
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California launches new funding to accelerate factory-built housing for wildfire survivors
California Construction News staff writer
California is expanding funding to help wildfire survivors access factory-built housing, a program aimed at speeding rebuilding and providing resilient...
Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing receives funding, moves closer to completion
California Construction News staff writer
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, California’s first overpass for wildlife across a major highway, has received $18.8 million from the...
North Hollywood Integrated Care Clinic topping out celebrated
California Construction News staff writer
The North Hollywood Integrated Care Clinic, a $73 million, three-story medical facility, has officially topped out, marking a major milestone...
