State of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects
California Construction News staff writer
A state of emergency has been declared accelerate critical forest management projects aimed at protecting communities from wildfires ahead of...
U.S. Transportation Secretary announces review of California high-speed rail project
California Construction News staff writer
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will review the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether roughly $4 billion in taxpayer...
Permit issued for Delta Conveyance project to protect water supply and endangered species
California Construction News staff writer
An Incidental Take Permit has been issued, including measures to minimize, avoid, and fully mitigate impacts on threatened or endangered species as...
Sacramento approves $3.3 million for mixed-use affordable housing project
California Construction News staff writer
The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in funding for a mixed-use affordable housing project with 241 units...
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...
Trump slams California’s high-speed rail project citing delays, cost overruns and mismanagement
California Construction News staff writer
President Donald Trump is threatening to pull the plug on California’s high-speed rail project for delays, cost overruns and mismanagement....
Granite Construction’s Pat Kelly named president of AGC of California for 2025
California Construction News staff writer
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) says that Pat Kelly, vice-president of operational excellence for Granite Construction...
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...
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Long Beach Airport breaks ground on $37M concourse upgrade, creating 190 construction jobs
California Construction News staff writer
Construction has started on a $37-million passenger concourse modernization project at Long Beach Airport, aimed at improving infrastructure ahead of...
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...
