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...
City of Oakland releases preliminary zoning proposals for housing action plan
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland's draft 2023-2031 Housing plan released last week includes several zoning reforms that officials say will increase...
Mark Cavagnero Associates to renovate San Francisco’s historic synagogue
California Construction News staff writer
Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco, now the Bay Area’s largest synagogue has chosen local firm Mark Cavagnero Associates to design...
Survey finds longer lead times and higher costs challenging global construction
California Construction News staff writer
While construction activity continues to increase in many global markets, increasing volatility and rising costs continue to challenge the industry...
Revised state budget includes key investments in housing and homelessness, climate action
California Construction News staff writer
Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal, is a balanced plan that identifies the state’s biggest challenges - housing and homelessness,...
San Diego waives fees for storm-related reconstruction permits
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego city council has approved a proposal to waive fees for building and demolition permits for damage related to...
Ameresco launches construction of $140 million biogas project near Elk Grove
California Construction News staff writer
Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has started construction on an advanced technology biogas cogeneration...
San Francisco to prioritize mid-rise housing in transit corridors
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco’s housing plan has a new focus, including refining the rezoning proposal to “better deliver housing.”
Staff have been directed to...
Northern California Tribal community breaks ground on solar microgrid
California Construction News staff writer
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians has broken ground on a large-scale solar and long-duration storage microgrid in Corning. The...
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...