Governor Newsom signs housing bills to expand affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
On a visit to San Francisco last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of housing bills expected to make...
California hits 25% land conservation milestone
California Construction News staff writer
California has officially conserved more than 25 percent of its land, a major milestone in the state's conservation goals.
Governor Gavin...
California’s new building code to boost all-electric homes starting in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
California’s construction industry will see significant changes starting Jan. 1, 2026, due to new building standards from the California Energy...
California distributes $48 million to protect, restore, and improve coasts and watersheds
California Construction News staff writer
The Board of the California State Coastal Conservancy has approved more than $48 million for 22 projects to protect, restore,...
Construction starts on California’s hydrogen hub
California Construction News staff writer
Construction was launched last week on California's hydrogen hub, the first in the nation.
The launch follows a $12.6 billion agreement...
Arcadian Infracom breaks ground on key segment of California’s ‘middle-mile’ broadband network
California Construction News staff writer
Arcadian Infracom marked a significant milestone last week, breaking ground on a crucial segment of California's Middle-Mile Broadband Network. The...
$789 million awarded to build 2,483 sustainable homes
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that 24 projects in 20 California communities will receive more than $789 million in cap-and-trade funds...
San Francisco receives $8 million to support housing
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) awarded San Francisco its eighth Project Homekey grant last week for...
Inflation Reduction Act a win for jobs, climate, infrastructure: Newsom
California Construction News staff writer
After two years of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), California has received billions of dollars for climate and clean...
EPA launches label program for construction material
California Construction News staff writer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a plan to implement a new label program to help buyers find more...
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San Francisco DMV field office being transformed into multi-use complex with affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
The long-standing Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field office at 1377 Fell St. in San Francisco is set to undergo...
California secures $360-million federal boost to build high-speed rail station
California Construction News staff writer
California has received $360 million in federal funding for habitat restoration, park improvements and rail and highway investments.
About $220 million...
Groundbreaking launches Pajaro River flood risk management project
California Construction News staff writer
The groundbreaking of the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project last week is being called a significant initiative aimed at...
