California high-speed rail board approves design contracts
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has approved contracts for design of the 52.4 total miles extending into Merced and...
San Diego to ban natural gas in new construction
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San Diego has unanimously approved a climate action plan that calls for banning natural gas in new...
San Diego sets record for fixing underground pipes
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego’s mayor says 2022 is a record-breaking year for in-house pipe replacements.
“We need major infrastructure upgrades across San Diego...
Budget includes $14.8 billion for transportation infrastructure projects
California Construction News staff writer
The state budget passed last week included $14.8 billion for transportation infrastructure projects – transit, climate adaptation, high speed rail...
San Diego recognized for digitizing building permit process during pandemic
California Construction News staff writer
In recognition of its work to ensure building code compliance and adapt to virtual operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
Feds kick in $3 million for Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex
California Construction News staff writer
The Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex has received $3 million in federal funding for a new community space and park ranger...
California and Canada partner on bold climate action strategy
Caliornia Construction News staff writer
Building on California’s global climate commitments, Governor Gavin Newsom and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau announced a new partnership...
San Francisco launches $77.2 million street paving plan
The City of San Francisco has launched a $77.2 million street resurfacing program that targets paving 500 blocks in neighborhoods citywide, funded by local...
Nonresidential construction employment dips in April, says ABC
The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in April, but nonresidential construction employment decreased by 2,000 positions, according to an Associated Builders and...
Congress passes appropriations bill for $1.2 billion infrastructure program; $110 billion has been ‘pushed...
Congress has passed an appropriation bill to fund the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), meaning that funds can begin flowing...
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San Diego council to ponder $5.65 billion budget prioritizing infrastructure and housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget last week, a $5.65 billion spending plan focused...
Highway 1 stabilization work continue in Big Sur
California Construction News staff writer
Work continues to stabilize Highway 1 in Big Sur after a section of the southbound lane along the cliff collapsed...
Oceanside launches offshore explorations for beach restoration project
California Construction News staff writer
As part of Oceanside's coastal restoration efforts, offshore explorations are now underway to determine potentially plentiful larger grain sand sources...
