Contractor breaks ground on $88 million affordable LA housing projects
R.D. Olson Construction, an Irvine-based contractor, says it has broken ground on two affordable housing communities in Los Angeles: Anaheim and Walnut in Long...
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...
California Labor Commissioner cites construction company $1.7 million for wage theft violations
The Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has cited JPI Construction $1.7 million for wage theft violations affecting 265 workers. An investigation found that the San...
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...
Griffin Structures to work on Arrowhead Regional Medical Center renovations and expansions
Griffin Structures says the The County of San Bernardino has selected the business to manage a large roster of ongoing projects at Arrowhead Regional Medical...
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...
SAN gives go-ahead to Turner-Flatiron for $2.6 billion new airport terminal
The San Diego County Regional Airport (SAN) Board of Directors has unanimously approved the maximum contract price and master project schedule for the design...
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...
LA construction rebounds: $7.3 billion in permits projected for FY 2021-22
Construction in the first quarters of fiscal year 2021-22 in Los Angeles has rebounded solidly from the same period last year, according to data...
$87 million in government funding awarded to California urban flood mitigation
More than $87 million in grant funding has been awarded to a diverse set of projects that will guard against urban flooding and deliver...
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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...
