Governor Newsom unveils free AI tool to accelerate LA’s fire recovery permitting process
California Construction News staff writer
In a step to speed up recovery from the recent Eaton and Palisades wildfires, Gov Gavin Newsom has announced the...
Stockton joins cities Across California in celebrating Building Safety Month 2025
California Construction News staff writer
Throughout May, the City of Stockton is joining cities across California and the nation in recognizing the 45th annual Building...
San José unveils first regional green stormwater facility
California Construction News staff writer
San José marked a major milestone with the grand opening of the Riverview Stormwater Garden, the first regional green stormwater...
California high-speed rail hits construction milestone with completion of Whitley underpass
California Construction News staff writer
California’s high-speed rail project reached a milestone this month, with completion of the Whitley Avenue underpass, a major infrastructure component...
California bumps funding, streamlines online permitting process to fast-track wildfire safety projects
California Construction News staff writer
California is launching a new online permitting process to fast-track state-level approvals for critical wildfire safety projects across the state....
Report finds building in California costs 2.5 times more than Texas, sparking calls for...
California Construction News staff writer
A recent RAND Corporation report reveals that building multifamily housing in California is far more expensive than in other states,...
Master plan unveiled to strengthen career pathways for trades
California Construction News staff writer
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of the Master Plan for Career Education, a strategy designed to enhance...
Executive order to accelerate rebuilding in fire-ravaged areas
California Construction News staff writer
An executive order signed last week is expected to expedite recovery work in Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades, areas devastated...
TOP 10: Caliagua’s innovation and sustainability shine in two top 10 California Construction News...
California Construction News staff writer
California Construction News has recognized Caliagua, Inc. for its exceptional contributions to water infrastructure, naming two of the company’s projects...
US construction sector shows strong optimism, but design sector lags, report finds
California Construction News staff writer
The first quarter of 2025 shows a promising outlook for the US construction sector, but a cautionary note for the...
Projects and opportunities
$70M Harbor Island West Marina Redevelopment underway in San Diego
California Construction News staff writer
Construction is underway on a $70-million redevelopment of Harbor Island West Marina in San Diego, a project that will transform...
Los Angeles housing incentive program spurs 28,500 proposed units in first year
California Construction News staff writer
A progress report released last week shows that nearly 30,000 new homes are moving forward across Los Angeles through the...
Beam-signing ceremony celebrates progress on Sacramento’s first new middle school in 48 years
California Construction News staff writer
A major milestone was celebrated recently at Fern Bacon Middle School in Sacramento as students, educators, construction teams and community...
