California awards $52.6 million to accelerate affordable housing in storm-hit counties
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded nearly $52.6 million in federal disaster recovery funds to...
California unveils $200-million community plan for Delta Conveyance construction
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released a new plan aimed at addressing community concerns during construction of...
Construction begins on $600-million Nighthawk Energy storage project in Poway
California Construction News staff writer
Construction is underway on the 300-megawatt/1,200-megawatt-hour Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, north of San Diego, a major new battery...
Federal court upholds Bureau of Reclamation’s decision on water service contracts
California Construction News staff writer
A federal court ruling has affirmed the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s authority to convert certain water service contracts into long-term...
California sues Trump administration over cancelled high-speed rail funding
California Construction News staff writer
California is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to revoke $4 billion in federal grants for the...
Sweeping reforms announced to accelerate construction, reduce costs
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a sweeping package of housing and infrastructure reforms aimed at accelerating construction, reducing...
AGC opens nominations for Construction Safety Excellence Awards
California Construction News staff writer
AGC of California’s 38th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), in partnership with HammerTech, is accepting submissions.
“Celebrate your commitment to...
Construction sector projects among recipients of $9 million in California Jobs First grants
California Construction News staff writer
Five construction-focused projects aimed at training marginalized youth and addressing critical labor shortages are among 26 initiatives awarded a total...
Construction input prices tick up in May, driven by steel and tariff-affected goods
California Construction News staff writer
Construction input prices rose 0.2% in May from the previous month, while prices for nonresidential construction inputs increased 0.3%, according...
California High-Speed Rail Authority highlights construction progress in spring update as feds threaten $4...
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) released its Spring 2025 Construction Update last Monday (June 9), showcasing continued progress on...
