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FlatironDragados-Sukut JV Wins $1.8B Anderson Dam Job
A joint venture of FlatironDragados and Sukut has secured a $1.8 billion contract to upgrade the Anderson Dam near San Jose, one of the largest public-works packages in Santa Clara County in recent ye…
San Diego Braces For El Niño Storm Infrastructure Work
San Diego is preparing for a forecasted "super El Niño" winter that could bring severe flooding and coastal storm damage, putting a spotlight on the region's aging stormwater systems and century-old d…
Legislative Endgame Could Shape Billions in Construction Work
California contractors watching the Capitol have reason to pay close attention as state lawmakers head into the final stretch of the legislative session. According to CalMatters, several unresolved de…
Proposition 45 Aims To Speed Housing, Public Works Approvals
California voters this fall will weigh in on Proposition 45, a ballot measure that proponents say would reform how the state's landmark environmental review law is applied to construction projects. Fo…
Caltrans District 1 Culvert Replacements Factor In Frog Habitat
Caltrans District 1 is carrying out a series of culvert replacements across its far-northern coastal territory, work that requires biological review before the old pipes come out. District biologist P…
Granite Lands $50M Tiger Creek Dam Spillway Rebuild
Granite Construction has secured a roughly $50 million contract from Pacific Gas & Electric to replace the spillway at the Tiger Creek Regulator Dam in Amador County, adding another major water-infras…
CTC Approves Nearly $2.5 Billion for 150-Plus Transportation Projects
The California Transportation Commission has approved funding for more than 150 new transportation projects statewide, backed by a combined investment of nearly $2.5 billion. The program targets highw…
Poll Finds Strong Opposition To California Data Center Builds
A new Public Policy Institute of California survey suggests contractors chasing data center work may face growing community resistance across the state. Of 1,578 adult Californians polled, 73% said th…
Housing Cost Bill Would Trim EV Charger Rules For Apartments
A bill moving through the California Legislature aims to reduce the cost of building affordable housing by scaling back requirements that new apartment projects install electric vehicle charging infra…
Cross-Border Sewage Crisis Signals Work at Imperial Beach
A persistent sewage pollution problem in Imperial Beach is disrupting local recreation, forcing a surf camp to bus children to cleaner beaches and prompting junior lifeguard programs to relocate up th…
Federal Housing Law Could Prime Pump for California Builders
The largest single piece of housing legislation to clear Congress since at least 1990 has become law, and California's construction industry stands to feel the ripple effects. The measure took effect …
Federal Housing Bill Aims at California Supply Shortage
A new federal housing bill described by supporters as a once-in-a-lifetime measure is intended to chip away at the housing shortage affecting both California and the nation, according to CalMatters. T…
Tutor Perini Hit With $42.4M More in Philadelphia Hotel Dispute
Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini faces an additional $42.4 million judgment tied to a contract dispute over its troubled construction of the W and Element hotels in Philadelphia, according to a recent c…
San Francisco Bridge Lands $107.5M Rehabilitation Project
A San Francisco bridge is set for a $107.5 million makeover, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the Bay Area and a fresh opportunity for firms working in bridge rehabilitation and hea…
Court Upholds SoCal Gas Appliance Limits Affecting Four Counties
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Southern California air regulators to enforce new restrictions on the sale of certain gas-powered appliances, including commercial and industrial water …
Caltrans Memorial Spotlights Work Zone Safety For Road Crews
Caltrans held its 36th Annual Workers Memorial in West Sacramento, honoring the 195 department workers killed in the line of duty since 1921. The ceremony at River Walk Park brought together families,…
Caltrans Bike Month Push Signals Active Transportation Work
Caltrans and the California State Transportation Agency marked May is Bike Month with a leadership ride and event outside the agency's Sacramento headquarters on May 7, drawing more than 100 riders al…
CTC Allocates $540 Million for Transit, Storm Repair and Safety Work
The California Transportation Commission has approved roughly $540 million in transportation funding aimed at improving travel times, reinforcing aging facilities and adding safety features near schoo…
Caltrans Awards $23.6M In Planning Grants For 58 Local Projects
Caltrans has distributed $23.6 million in planning grants to 58 local projects across California, aimed at climate resiliency, emissions reduction, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and disaster prepared…
Caltrans Wins $1.4M Grant to Expand Highway Safety Data Collection
Caltrans has secured roughly $1.4 million from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand and improve traffic data collection across the state highway system. The funding flows from the Nationa…
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