Report finds building in California costs 2.5 times more than Texas, sparking calls for...

California Construction News staff writer A recent RAND Corporation report reveals that building multifamily housing in California is far more expensive than in other states,...

Master plan unveiled to strengthen career pathways for trades

California Construction News staff writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of the Master Plan for Career Education, a strategy designed to enhance...

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...

San Francisco greenlights plan to transform Embarcadero Plaza into vibrant downtown park

California Construction News staff writer The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a new public-private partnership to transform Embarcadero Plaza into a revitalized downtown...

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...

Los Angeles World Airports sets $5 billion multiple task order contract for design, construction...

California Construction News staff writer The Los Angeles City Council has approved Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) latest Multiple Award Task Order Contract, or MATOC,...

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...

Projects and opportunities

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...

California breaks ground on Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento as part of $200M...

California Construction News staff writer Construction of the California Indian Heritage Center is moving ahead on a 51-acre site at the confluence of the American...