San Diego unveils “Complete Communities Now” initiative to expedite housing permits
California Construction News staff writer
In San Diego a new program is aimed at accelerating the pace of housing development in San Diego. Dubbed "Complete...
Governor attempting to fast-track $2-billion L.A. development that would create 10,000 construction jobs
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom will attempt to speed up construction of a $2-billion mixed use development expected to create 10,000 union...
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center breaks ground on new hospital building
California Construction News staff writer
The Harbor-UCLA Medical Center held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its hospital building at the end of February.
The design-build team of...
Condon-Johnson and Associates building 160-foot landslide wall in San Clemente
California Construction News staff writer
Contractor Condon-Johnson and Associates has started the construction of a catchment wall that will ultimately protect the Orange County Transportation...
Hollywood-Burbank Airport breaks ground on new passenger terminal
California Construction News staff writer
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA) has broken ground on a new $1.5-billion terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Jacobs is providing project...
Groundbreaking launches construction on large-scale direct lithium extraction plant
California Construction News staff writer
California's inaugural large-scale direct lithium extraction plant is under construction near the Salton Sea, led by Australia-based Controlled Thermal Resources...
San Diego approves PLA for city construction projects over $1 million
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego has approved a project labor agreement that will apply to all city construction projects over $1 million for...
‘Point-in-Time’ count will influence LA’s housing path
California Construction News staff writer
Last week's “Point-in-Time” count is an important step to bring more people inside means advocating for additional housing vouchers, increased...
San Diego requiring housing projects be reviewed within 30 days
California Construction News staff writer
A new executive order on housing announced in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City address last week...
UC Berkeley walls off People’s Park construction site pending court decision on student housing...
California Construction News staff writer
Police in riot gear removed activists from Berkeley’s People’s Park and crews began placing double-stacked shipping containers to wall off...
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...
