$3 billion San Francisco hospital, research expansion argued in court; likely headed for appeal
Three neighborhood activist groups resisting the University of California, San Francisco’s, plans for a new hospital and research facility expansion at its Parnassus Heights...
Oakland A’s move closer to building waterfront ballpark and mixed-use development
Oakland's planning commission on Jan. 19 signed off on a 3,500-page environmental impact report that moved the Oakland A’s another base closer to building...
Agrihood (housing development with working farm at its center) takes shape in Santa Clara
A new housing development with a working farm at its center has broken ground in Santa Clara — another example of the “agrihood” trend...
VTA to award first two major contracts for $6.8 billion BART extension
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is expected to issue its first two major contracts next summer for the construction of BART’s extension...
Bay Area painting and construction contractors charged with $5 million-plus insurance fraud scheme
Three individuals who had been owners of painting and construction companies in Alameda County have been charged for their alleged participation in an organized...
Marin Municipal Water District prepares for urgent $65 million water pipeline construction
The Marin Municipal Water District is considering building a $65 million pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to keep from running out of water...
Labor shortage exceptionally severe in North Bay residential construction sector
Residential contractors report an especially severe labor shortage in the North Bay area, KTVU-TV reports.
"The situation is dire. There was a worker shortage before...
San Jose City Council approves Google’s 80-acre campus
The San Jose City Council has approved Google’s plans to build a multi-billion dollar campus, reports the New York Post.
The company will develop 80...
Tutor Perini wins $269 million design-build contract for veterans nursing facility
Tutor Perini subsidiary Rudolph and Sletten has won a design-build contract valued at approximately $269 million for a skilled nursing and memory care facility...
Three consortiums shortlisted for $2.3 billion BART tunnel project
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has chosen a shortlist of three consortiums to work on tunnels for the $2.3 billion second phase...
Projects and opportunities
Ameresco launches construction of $140 million biogas project near Elk Grove
California Construction News staff writer
Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has started construction on an advanced technology biogas cogeneration...
$60.6 million awarded to strengthen climate-resilient transportation infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
California has secured $60.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to bolster climate-resilient transportation infrastructure across the...
West Hollywood approves design for log cabin renovation
California Construction News staff writer
The City of West Hollywood has released design renderings for the historic Log Cabin building renovation. The site houses the...
