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Ground Broken On World's Largest Wildlife Crossing
Construction has commenced on what will be the largest wildlife crossing in the world. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will span...


All Infrastructure Projects to Use American Iron and Steel
The White House has mandated that any construction funded by the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package must utilize materials made in the U.S


Work on Airport Metro Connector Station Begins as Crenshaw/ LAX Line Nears Completion
Now that the Crenshaw/ LAX line is "substantially complete," work has begun on the $900-million transit hub that will connect the...


Shoddy Construction, Subpar Materials Contributing Factors in Hilton Hotel Fire in Camarillo
A fire that leveled an enclosed wood frame construction project in Ventura County was fueled by cheap construction materials coupled with...


60% of Unhoused Angelenos Could Have Shelter Beds Under Settlement Agreement
The City of Los Angeles has reached a legal agreement that will potentially provide thousands of shelter beds over the next five years...


Seattle Airport Expansion Design Homage to PNW Natural Beauty
The new Concourse C expansion at Seattle Tacoma International Airport will have design elements that celebrate the lush greenery


New Chargers Training Facility Secures Funding
The Los Angeles Chargers have secured $276 million in financing for their new training facility and corporate headquarters.


High Level of Public Assistance for Construction Workers in Nonunion Sector
According to a recent report from UC Berkeley Labor Center, construction workers are becoming increasingly reliant on public safety net


Steel Container Apartments for Homeless Ready for Move In
The Hope on Alvarado apartment building is ready for residents transitioning out of homelessness. The building is five stories high, has...


Once Completed, Astra Tower Will Be Utah's Tallest
Salt Lake City-based general contractor, Jacobsen Construction Co. and Boston-based developer Kensington Investment Co. (KIC) began...


Stalled Scandal Ridden Arts District Development Showing Signs of Life
520 Mateo, the Carmel Partners' DTLA project associated with disgraced Los Angeles City Councilman, Jose Huizar, shows signs of activity


AECOM to Exit Russia Immediately
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it is immediately exiting its business operations...


In Landmark Ruling, Contractor Gets Jailtime Over Worker's Death
A West Seattle construction company owner is facing jail time in a milestone case that’s holding an employer criminally responsible for a...


For California Workers Seeking Justice in Wage Theft Cases, Process Can Take Years
According to new data acquired by KQED.org, it takes years for workers seeking reconciliation of unpaid wages to get a hearing before the...


Department of Labor to Hire 100 Investigators for Wage and Hour Division
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Wage and Hour Division is seeking to add 100 investigators to its team to support...


Manhattan DA Announces Indictment in $20M Cash Pay, Worker Compensation Fraud
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictment of four interior construction companies, their owners


Denver Contractors' Challenge of Vaccine Requirement Denied by Federal Judge
A lawsuit filed by a contractors association seeking to challenge Denver, CO's Covid-19 vaccine mandate was dismissed by a federal judge....


New OSHA Directive Provides Closure for Families of the Deceased
A new Occupational Safety and Health Administration directive aims to improve communication between OSHA and families of workers who die...


Proposed Oakland A's Ballpark and Mixed-Use Development is One Step Closer to Reality
Oakland City officials gave the thumbs up to a 3,500-page environmental impact report allowing for the Oakland A's Ballpark project to...


Construction Union Membership Steady as Numbers Decline Across Other Industries
Union membership has been dropping across other industries as the number of Americans in construction unions has stayed relatively...
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