San Francisco sinking under tall building construction weight, but scientists don’t foresee seismic risk
A researcher says earth-based and space-based observations confirm that the entire San Francisco downtown area is sinking under the weight of heavy buildings. The...
Work starts on $100 million building to launch industrial park near Stockton airport
Construction has started on an initial $100 million building project at San Joaquin County's Airpark 599, an industrial park next to Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Supervisors...
Three SF construction unions plan to renovate SoMa building for new local headquarters
Three construction trade unions in San Francisco are preparing to remodel a SoMa building to develop their permanent home.
Glaziers Local 718, Floor Coverers Local...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute honors San Francisco project with craftsmanship award
The University of California San Francisco Housing at the Tidelands has been honored with the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI) 2021 Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award.
The...
ABC NorCal seeking to hire virtual craft instructors
It’s no secret that the California construction industry is in high need of workers, but experienced and knowledgeable construction workers are in high demand...
Architect selected for new City of Piedmont Aquatic Center
The City of Piedmont in the East Bay has selected ELS Architecture and Urban Design to design and oversee the construction of a new...
Additional federal charges filed against San Francisco PUC general manager in contractor bribery scheme
Additional charges have been laid against a former general manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC), who had earlier been accused in...
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...
ABC Northern California seeking new president and CEO
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Northern California chapter has posted a career opportunity for a new president and CEO.
Current president Michele Daugherty will...
