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...
San Diego looking at public land for new affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego city and county officials say they will work together to build 10,000 subsidized housing units on government-owned land,...
Attorney General files lawsuit against construction company for violating labor, pay laws
California Construction News staff writer
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a lawsuit against a Southern California-based construction subcontractor alleging ongoing wage and hour violations....
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...
San Francisco changing laws to fill vacant space, reform taxes, clean up streets
California Construction News staff writer
After six months of work, Mayor London Breed updated San Francisco’s plan to transform downtown.
The Roadmap to San Francisco’s Future has...
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...
Grants awarded to create housing for older adults and adults with disabilities
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has awarded $53 million for 14 projects aimed at housing older adults and...
Hiring still a struggle as construction adds 16,000 jobs in August
California Construction News staff writer
Construction firms across the U.S. added 16,000 jobs in August, according to an analysis of federal employment data released recently...
Stockton awarding funds for qualified non-profit developers for affordable housing
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Stockton has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to announce the availability of approximately $1.5 million...
Metro K Line – LA’s largest transportation project – opens
California Construction News staff writer
The Metro K Line -- previously the Crenshaw/LAX Project -- is now open and will eventually connect with the LAX...
Projects and opportunities
Anaheim Council expected to approve DisneylandForward plan on Tuesday
California Construction News staff writer
DisneylandForward, a $1.9 billion expansion plan, is expected to receive an approval from Anaheim City Council tomorrow.
If approved at Tuesday's...
Highway 1 to reopen by May 25; construction continues around the clock
California Construction News staff writer
Highway 1, severely damaged by recent storms, is on track to reopen to unrestricted signal-controlled traffic by May 25, Gov....
San Francisco awarded $37 million for affordable housing in the Mission
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco has been awarded more than $37.9 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to...
