Calexico border

DHS gives go-ahead to Calexico border wall stretch: Contract award expected in November

The Trump administration has waived environmental laws and other reviews to replace a small stretch of border wall in Calexico, the second time it...

C.W. Driver starts work on new Cadence Park School in Irving

The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) recently broke ground on Cadence Park School, which will serve students from developing neighborhoods around the Orange County...
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AGC-CA and industry supporters collect more than $300,000 to fight against Sen. Newman recall...

Construction industry organizations have raised more than $300,000 to support Sen. Josh Newman, who faces a recall election after voting in support for SB1,...

Inglewood agreement proponents seek special CEQA break to allow the development to proceed

Los Angeles Clippers supporters are seeking legislative to give the proposed arena project a signficant break under the state's primary environmental law governing development,...
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Construction employment booms 20 percent in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area

California's Inland Empire and Bloomington, IL have experienced the largest metro-area year-over-year employment gains in June, according to an analysis of federal employment data...
wage theft is a crime

Labor Commissioner’s Office files $6.3 million misclassification and wage theft lawsuit against contractor

California's state Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) has filed a lawsuit against Calcrete Construction, Inc. seeking $6,300,338 for multiple wage theft violations affecting a group...
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BNBuilders awarded $4.3 million Mile Square Regional Park in Orange County

BNBuilders says it has been awarded the County of Orange's $4.3 million Mile Square Regional Park (MISQ) Multi-Purpose Facility. The contractor says the Fountain Valley...
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JWA Landmark project planned with two towers including offices, hotel and parking

The JWA Landmark high-rise office and hotel project has been proposed for a site across from John Wayne Airport and is awaiting approval by...
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Pterodactyl office in Culver City wins national steel design award

The Pterodactyl office building in Culver City has earned national recognition in the 2017 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards...
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Dodge Momentum Index stumbles in July despite $170 million Pala Casino project

The announcement of the $170 million expansion Pala Casino Spa & Resort in San Diego County was one of the few bright spots in...

Projects and opportunities

$604M contract awarded for LAX roadway upgrades as $30B modernization advances

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California Construction News staff writer Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has awarded a $604 million contract to the Skanska-FlatironDragados joint venture for structures and utilities...

Newsom signs housing bills to speed construction, despite opposition from L.A. mayor

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California Construction News staff writer Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79 and a package of related housing measures aimed at cutting red tape...

Malibu introduces AI plan review tool to streamline fire rebuild process

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California Construction News staff writer The City of Malibu has introduced a new artificial intelligence platform designed to make the rebuilding process faster and more...