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Kearny Mesa Construction Fatality: Wermers Multi-Family Cover Up?
During the holidays, a worker lost his life on the Ariva apartments construction site in the Kearny Mesa section of San Diego.


Covid-19 Safety Top Priority for Skanska
International builder, Skanska's, new office in Portland Oregon will be a model of workplace safety.


Facelift of Union Bank Plaza Continues While Careful to Respect Buildings' History
Recently, the Union Bank Plaza became the first Downtown Los Angeles skyscraper to earn the designation of Historic-Cultural Monument


Impressive 170-Ton Compression Ring Tops Vegas MSG Sphere Project
The Venetian Las Vegas is wowing onlookers with its new MSG Sphere before it has even been completed.


San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan, forms "Workplace Justice Unit"
In a press conference yesterday, District Attorney Stephan announced the formation of the new unit dedicated to protecting workers' rights.


In Wake of Carmel Partners/Huizar Scandal, LA City Council Strives for more Oversight
Two measures were voted in last week by Los Angeles City Council members aiming to prevent abuses of power


President Biden Looks to Unions for Infrastructure Planning
The President met with Union bosses while he nominated Jennifer Abruzzo as the new head of the National Labor Relations Board. The...


A Divided Council Approves Onni Project Amidst Pushback from Various Groups
Despite contention from various civic groups and a split vote amongst council members, the Los Angeles City Council has greenlit plans


Sixth Street Viaduct Will be a Beacon for Los Angeles
Next year's completion of the new Sixth Street Viaduct will mark the return of the bridge after five years of construction.


Developers Bet Big on Las Vegas
In a sign that Las Vegas development is expected to make a big post-pandemic comeback


Denver Ranks Sixth Nationwide in Prospects for Future Development
A new report released this week from real estate services firm, CBRE, ranking the development prospects in America’s 50 most popular metro


Construction Work Halted at Future Amazon Site Amidst Walkout
In a protest against Amazon contractor Building Zone Industries' hiring of non-union workers from out-of-state


SoCal to Vegas High Speed Rail Back on Track
The re-branded Brightline West (formerly Xpress West) looks to be on a trajectory to break ground in the second quarter of 2021.


Biden Assures Major Infrastructure Plans in the Works
Construction industry executives are anticipating a February proposal from the Biden administration.


Huizar Scandal Shakeup: Carmel Partners Admits to Pay to Play
Real estate management firm Carmel Partners has agreed to pay 1.2 million dollars to avoid prosecution


Construction Rebirth as Out-of-State Developers Focus on Phoenix
Arizona real estate brokers report that a queue of developers from across the state line are determined to build in 2021.


Brookfield Residential and Lennar Corp's Controversial The Groves Project Moving Forward
The Groves, a 75 acre mixed-use property in Whittier, California, is pushing forward after more than a decade of legal arguments...


PPP Fraud? SBA Ordered to Disclose All PPP Loan Recipients
A federal judge ordered the Small Business Administration on Thursday to release by Nov. 19 the names of all Paycheck Protection Program


A Pro-Union Biden Administration Means PLAs Take Center Stage
Project Labor Agreements or P.L.A.s are the hot button issue that continues to polarize the construction industry.


Influx of Homebuyers Has Utah Considering Building More Single Family Homes
Millennials are queuing up to buy and Utah is investigating new strategies to keep up with the rising demand. But how do you offer...
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