CALSTART says Volvo hybrid wheel loader demonstrates 50% fuel efficiency improvement
With funding from the California Energy Commission, Volvo Construction Equipment has demonstrated a hybrid wheel loader, a piece of equipment widely used in the...
Introducing a new construction news release publishing service
Contractors, architects, building supplies manufacturers, and others associated with the building and construction industry have a new resource available to disseminate their news and...
Modular builder Katerra shutters Phoenix factory as it prepares to open ‘most technologically advanced’...
Modular builder Katerra says it will be closing its first factory in Phoenix, AZ, as it prepares to open a new building components factory...
Inside Modular podcasts offers insights into commercial modular building sector
Contractors and suppliers can learn about commercial modular building construction through the Modular Building institute's (MBI)'s Inside Modular podcast.
The podcast delves into issues impacting...
Trash pile burns six weeks: LA receives injunction to shut down construction and demolition...
The city of Los Angeles has secured a court injunction against a Boyle Heights construction and demolition debris company after a giant mound of...
‘Get Down Up North’ contest brings attention to construction careers
CASE Construction Equipment is working with award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi to bring greater attention to careers in construction through the “Get Down Up North” contest. Five...
California signs $225 million in contracts to supply materials for 3,000 miles of broadband...
California's state government has awarded two contracts totalling about $225 million to vendors supplying the materials to build 3,000 miles of broadband infrastructure.
The California...
Lumber, building supply dealers see business surge a year after Northern California wildfires
Northern California lumber and building supply dealers are seeing a surge in business a year after the devastating wildfire emergency.
The North Bay Business Journal...
CEMEX announces new aggregate distribution terminal and rail-loading system in Southern California
CEMEX USA says it is expanding its Southern California network with plans for a rail-served distribution terminal in Los Angeles and a new aggregate-loading...
Siteline raises $15 million in venture capital for its construction billing platform
San Francisco-based Construction billing platform Siteline says it raised $15 million Series A funding on Feb. 25, led by Menlo Ventures with participation from...
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68-unit affordable senior housing project breaks ground in San Jose
California Construction News staff writer
Santa Clara County and Eden Housing have broken ground on a 68-unit affordable housing development for seniors in San Jose.
East...
FAA awards $870M for airport infrastructure projects, including $289M for LAX roads
California Construction News staff writer
The Federal Aviation Administration is providing $870 million in airport infrastructure projects across the United States, including $289 million for...
SDSU plans 295,000-sq. ft. senior living community at Mission Valley
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego State University, with Merrill Gardens, PMB, and Pillar Properties, announced plans to build a senior living community as...
