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Massive Hollywood Park Mixed-Use Development Halfway Complete
Construction of the mixed-use development located on the former site of Hollywood Park Racetrack has passed the halfway point


Construction Inflation Stalls Projects as Material Costs Reach Critical Levels
Material prices continue to skyrocket and developers are reporting nationwide delays and scuttled projects in commercial real estate


Study Highlights Impact of Low Pay and Meager Benefits within California Construction
A report by the UC Berkeley Labor Center examines the public cost of low wages and lack of benefits in a large sector of California’s...


Councilmember DeLeon Takes First Step in Pushing for Contractor Oversight
On Wednesday, Councilmember Kevin DeLeon introduced a motion to establish a screening process allowing for more contractor oversight


Unions Double Down on California's Troubled Bullet Train
Organized labor is proving to be California high-speed rail's biggest booster


Girl Scouts Partner w/ Home Depot to Launch Skilled Trades Training Program
On Tuesday the Home Depot Foundation announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of USA to provide skilled trades training and career education


Employers Can Mandate Vaccination as a Job Requirement Says E.E.O.C.
The E.E.O.C. has determined that U.S. employers can require workers entering offices or worksites be vaccinated


Nevada Governor Signs Bill that Accelerates Construction of Greenlink Transmission Network
Governor Sisolak signed a bill on June 2nd that will speed up construction of the 2-billion 525-kV Greenlink transmission network.


The Boring Company Begins Operation of Las Vegas Tesla Tunnel System
Construction of The Boring Company's loop beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center is complete and testing of the system has begun.


Construction On Sixth Street Viaduct Park to Begin 2022
The Sixth Street Park, Arts, River & Connectivity Project (PARC) looks to break ground next year.


Laborers' Protests Lead to Possible Crackdown on NYC "Body Shops"
Ongoing protests by Laborers Local 79 may have helped secure a victory in the battle to put an end to the practice of using "body shops"


LAX Expansion Completed at Tom Bradley International Terminal
Los Angeles City Officials have announced the four year + long construction of the West Gates expansion has come to a close.


Biden Administration Announces Offshore Wind Plan for California
On Tuesday, The federal government unveiled its offshore wind plan for California. The move could provide a major source of renewable energy


Skanska, McCarthy, Promote Mental Health Awareness in Construction Industry
Skanska and McCarthy are taking steps to raise awareness and address the high number of mental health issues that plague workers


Habitat for Humanity Finds Workaround to Continue Building Amidst Record High Lumber Prices
For an organization that relies on donations and volunteers to operate, this season's skyrocketing lumber costs have threatened


OSHA Reverses Ruling Counting Vaccine Reactions as "Recordable Injuries"
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has done an about face and will overturn a ruling


Newsom's California Comeback Plan Includes 5.1 Billion for Water Infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom included $5.1 billion in his proposed package that will address the issue of drought preparedness


San Diego Officials Move to Combat Wage Theft Amongst Vulnerable Workers
A push by County and State officials to police wage theft violations has demonstrated elected leaders are striving to seriously address


New Gates, New Terminal Proposed for Oakland International
The OAK expansion is in response to Airport officials anticipation of increasing demand for air travel in the Bay Area.


Convention Workers Get Ready for First Vegas Trade Show Since Start of Pandemic
Las Vegas's convention workforce looks to be going back to work soon. After a brutal year that saw work halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
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