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...
TOP 10: Caliagua’s innovation and sustainability shine in two top 10 California Construction News...
California Construction News staff writer
California Construction News has recognized Caliagua, Inc. for its exceptional contributions to water infrastructure, naming two of the company’s projects...
US construction sector shows strong optimism, but design sector lags, report finds
California Construction News staff writer
The first quarter of 2025 shows a promising outlook for the US construction sector, but a cautionary note for the...
Fresno clean energy project set to power 300,000 homes with solar and battery storage
California Construction News staff writer
A major clean energy project in Fresno County has been given the green light to move forward, thanks to a...
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”...
Modesto changes zoning to reduce restrictions on building ADUs
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Modesto has changed zoning restrictions and launched a special revolving loan fund to make constructing an Accessory...
$300 million awarded for local roadway projects
California Construction News staff writer
About $300 million in funding has been announced for 288 roadwork projects across California.
“We’re making roads safer up and down...
Sacramento reaches $13.4 million settlement over fraudulent billing and non-compliant work
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Sacramento received $13.4 million to settle its lawsuit alleging non-compliant work and fraudulent billing on the Accelerated...
Projects and opportunities
$604M contract awarded for LAX roadway upgrades as $30B modernization advances
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has awarded a $604 million contract to the Skanska-FlatironDragados joint venture for structures and utilities...
Newsom signs housing bills to speed construction, despite opposition from L.A. mayor
California Construction News staff writer
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79 and a package of related housing measures aimed at cutting red tape...
Malibu introduces AI plan review tool to streamline fire rebuild process
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Malibu has introduced a new artificial intelligence platform designed to make the rebuilding process faster and more...
