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...
Projects and opportunities
Nibbi receives Notice to Proceed on St. Paul Terrace affordable housing project in Berkeley
California Construction News staff writer
Nibbi has received Notice to Proceed on a new affordable housing community for St. Paul AME Berkeley, with Lowney Architecture...
Santa Rosa breaks ground on Hopper Avenue fire recovery corridor project
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Santa Rosa broke ground April 14 on the Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Improvements Project, beginning a...
California breaks ground on Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento as part of $200M...
California Construction News staff writer
Construction of the California Indian Heritage Center is moving ahead on a 51-acre site at the confluence of the American...
