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Year 4 of Construction Inclusion Week Happening Now
The fourth annual Construction Inclusion Week (CIW), aimed at addressing hate on job sites, began on Monday, The initiative focuses on...


Massive Oregon Mass Timber Factory Tops Out
Swinerton and its mass timber subsidiary Timberlab have reached a major milestone in Millersburg, Oregon, topping out their new 192,000 square foot facility that will manufacture cross laminated timber. The plant, named Independence Hall , is being built by Swinerton Builders in partnership with Lindgren Development and Lever Architecture . Stretching the length of three football fields, Independence Hall is set to become one of the largest CLT production sites in the countr


One Beverly Hills Development Progressing
Construction on the massive One Beverly Hills development has reached a new milestone, marked by a seven-hour concrete pour that placed more than 3,800 cubic yards of cement. The $10-billion project from Cain is rising just west of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards. When complete, the 17-acre site will feature a 10-story, 78-suite Aman hotel with a 100,000-square-foot private club, roughly 200,000 square feet of commercial space, parking for about 1,900 vehicles, and as


Longshoremen Walkout May Cause Material Delays
As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strikes over a new master contract, construction professionals nationwide are...


UCLA Moves Forward with 19-story Student Housing Project
UCLA is moving forward with plans for another high-rise dorm alongside its Westwood campus. The university recently acquired the property at 901 Levering Terrace, a site currently occupied by five apartment buildings with 42 units. A new environmental study shows those buildings would be demolished to make way for a 19-story, roughly 310,000-square-foot tower with 148 apartments. With a mix of one-, two-, three-, and mostly four-bedroom units, the project is designed to hous


Changing Marijuana Laws Make for Impending Confusion on Construction Sites
Construction Dive takes a hard look at what Loosened marijuana laws may mean for construction sites moving forward. On December 2, the...


$720B in IIJA Money Still to be Allocated
Nearly three years into the five-year Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), only 40% of its funds have been announced, signaling...


Families of Victims Will Sue Ship Owner Over Key Bridge Disaster
The families of three construction workers who died in the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore are suing the owner and manager of the...


Undercover Operation in Bakersfield Busts 12 Unlicensed Contractors
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB), in partnership with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office and the California...


San Fernando Valley Light Rail Secures $893M Federal Grant
Metro and the U.S. Department of Transportation have announced an $893-million grant that will enable heavy construction to begin on a...


Lawsuit Brewing at Seattle Waterfront Pier Project
Seattle's waterfront is undergoing an $806-million renovation, including the construction of a new aquarium. However, not all aspects of...


LAX Modernization Continues with New Ramps, Flyovers, and Pedestrian Bridges
Los Angeles International Airport is entering a new phase of its massive modernization program, as crews break ground on a $323 million project set to transform how travelers access one of the world’s busiest airports. Led by construction partners Skanska and FlatironDragados , the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project will deliver 4.4 miles of new roadways and a fully redesigned traffic system for the airport’s Central Terminal Area. The plan introduces a series of ne


Keck Medicine Opens Its Largest and Most Advanced Outpatient Facility in Pasadena
Keck Medicine of USC has officially opened its largest and most advanced outpatient facility, a new state-of-the-art medical office...


Dodger Stadium Gondola Possibly Back On Track
Five months after a court ordered new review, Metro and backers of the controversial Union Station–Dodger Stadium gondola are pressing...


Nine Sun Valley Employers Cited for Silica Health and Safety Violations
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) cited nine employers in Sun Valley within the greater Los Angeles area...


Cash Pay and Underage Workers Go Hand in Hand on Some Construction Sites
BDN was recently provided with video evidence that underage workers are being employed by construction crews working for...


Strong Contingent of Construction Unions at the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention’s focus on infrastructure in their 2024 platform highlights the ongoing significance of the $1.2...


FAA Announces $636M to Airports for Runway Work, and Upgrades
Airports across the United States received positive news from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the agency announced $636.1...


Ground is Broken on 140 Acre Puente Hills Regional Park
Puente Hills Regional Park, set to open in 2027, officially broke ground over the weekend. The project has been nearly 30 years in the...


Hensel Phelps Onboard for $174M Calexico Border Crossing
The General Services Administration has selected Hensel Phelps, a company based in Greeley, Colorado, to execute the final phase of a...
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