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Construction spending rebounds in October: ICI growth nationally offsets residential decline – AGC

Total construction spending edged higher in October, as gains in public and private project types outmatched decreases in single- and…

2 years ago

California gains construction jobs in October though overall numbers still 2.3% below pandemic’s start

California ranks 28th in the nation in job losses during the pandemic overall, but the most recent data indicates it…

2 years ago

Higher construction materials prices increasing construction project prices: Supply-chain and labor woes continue: AGC

Rising construction materials prices appear to be starting to drive up the price of construction projects, according to an analysis…

2 years ago

Honda tests prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at solar construction site with Black & Veatch

Honda and Black & Veatch have successfully tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at New Mexico construction site.…

2 years ago

Build Caifornia e-cademy introduces young students to construction industry

The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) and AGC Construction Education Foundation (CEF) have launched the Build California e-cademy to…

3 years ago

Mortenson sues developer $1.3 million for pre-construction services for aborted Sacramento soccer stadium

Construction manager Mortenson has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.3 million for preconstruction services for an aborted new Sacramento soccer station.…

3 years ago

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator flat in July; contractor confidence falls

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in July, according to…

3 years ago

A major upgrade for High-Performance Building Design in California

IES Ltd. says it has provided a major upgrade to the construction industry in California with the release of IESVE…

3 years ago

California’s construction employment overall declines 1% during pandemic, but there are regional differences

California's construction employment levels have, overall, declined only slightly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are great differences in some…

3 years ago

Opinion: Senate Bill 12 would kill housing construction

By Lucy Dunn, Jeff Montejano and Tracy Hernandez Special to California Construction News Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state housing…

3 years ago