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USDOT Announces IIJA Bridge Investment Program Grant Recipients
The Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation announced the first round of grants from the bipartisan...
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Research Shows that Union Membership Can Yield $1.3 Million More in Earnings Over Lifetime
A new research paper published in the Cornell ILR Review reports that over the course of a lifetime, workers in unions will make $1.3...
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Calls for Resignation from Bass, Caruso and Padilla After Leaked LA Council Recording
Senator Alex Padilla, and mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso have joined in the condemnation of city council members Nury...
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Affordable Housing Bills Could Yield 150,000 Construction Jobs
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills aimed at alleviating California's dearth of affordable housing- a move that is expected...
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Turner Construction Shuts Down Meta Site in Response to More Racist Graffiti
After two consecutive instances of racist graffiti last week, general contractor, Turner Construction, and Meta halted work on the...
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PCL Takes the Reins on Crypto.com Arena Renovations
Edmonton, Canada-based general contractor, PCL Construction, is serving as GC for the renovation of the Los Angeles sports and concert...
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Southern Nevada Trades High School Opening Fall 2023
In less than a year, the new Southern Nevada Trades High School (SNTHS) will open its doors to incoming ninth and tenth graders. A vote...
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Weingart Center's New Supportive Housing Development Reaches for the Skies
Following 12 months of digging, vertical construction is about to begin on the non-profit's 19-story residential tower at 6th and San...
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Crypto.com Arena to Get "Nine Figure" Remodel
Plans have been unveiled to give the sports arena formerly known as Staples Center, a massive upgrade. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)...
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FBI Alleges 3 Nigerians Scammed Project Owners and Contractors Out of $6 Million
Three Nigerian citizens were recently extradited from the UK to the United States to face charges over alleged construction based scams...
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Balfour Beatty Adds to California Project Slate
Balfour Beatty recently announced seven new projects in California. According to a company press release, contracts range from k-12...
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Nationwide Rental Landlord Regularly Used Unpermitted Contractors for Shoddy Construction Repairs
One of the nation's biggest rental landlords, Invitation Homes, has a track record of using contractors lacking proper permits and who...
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6th Street Viaduct Opens to Fanfare/ Celebration
The long awaited $588 million 6th street viaduct opened on Sunday to vehicular traffic capping off a weekend of celebrations and...
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California's Embattled High Speed Rail Line Secures Critical $4.2 Billion Infusion
Lawmakers in California have decided to allocate $4.2 billion in bond funds necessary for completion of the high speed rail that will...
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Developers Still Betting on Vegas Despite Recession Fears
Despite warnings of an impending recession, entertainment projects are in demand in Las Vegas. The demand for major construction projects...
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NY Trade Unions Protest DeNiro Studio Project
New York City union chapters have come together to protest against "Wildflower Studios", Robert De Niro's new waterfront Astoria...
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Armenian American Museum Showing Progress Nine Months After Ground Breaking
Construction at the future site of the Armenian American Museum is showing visible signs of progress. The project in Glendale Park near...
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Design Plans Revealed for "The Star" on Sunset
Los Angeles Department of City Planning has published a new environmental report outlining new details for the $500 million high rise,...
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LA Voters Decide Local Contractors Come First
On Tuesday, voters in Los Angeles turned out in support of ballot measure BB which will ensure that LA based contractors are given...
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City Council On Track to Green Light Glendale Street Car
Glendale City Council is reviewing plans for a new streetcar line that would connect various transit systems including its regional hub...
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