CEG - Tue July 09, 2024
Southern California Contractors Association Kicks Off Summer With BBQ at Quinn Cat Site
Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) held its annual Summer Kickoff BBQ on June 12. This is a fun-filled event that is well attended by those involved in the industry. This year's event was hosted at Quinn Company in the city of Industry....
Caltrans - Tue July 09, 2024
AGC of California Remembers Two Construction Veterans
The AGC Construction Education Foundation (CEF) recently recognized all the donors who gave to CEF in memory of the lives of Bob Christenson and C.C. Myers. Both men leave behind a legacy of leadership and a lasting impact on the California construction industry....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue July 09, 2024
Unique Drilling Operations Pace Repairs in Santa Barbara
A crack across a section of Highway 154 and along the outer shoulder of a section of Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County has led to the closure of the two-lane highway (with shoulders on either side) from San Antonio Creek Road to Painted Cave Road....
Liebherr - Tue July 02, 2024
Big Red Crane Company Expands Fleet With Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 Mobile Crane
Big Red Crane Company Inc. took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane, adding to its fleet of nine cranes. The California-based company offers a variety of services, including residential and commercial hoisting needs....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Fri June 28, 2024
Five Contractors Address Failing Roadway
Five general contractors — Teichert, Vanguard Construction, Dees Burke Engineering Constructors, Granite Construction and Q&D Construction — are engaged in emergency repairs on California's Interstate 80 in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties, an initiative that began approximately one year ago....
Yoder & Frey - Mon June 24, 2024
Yoder & Frey to Lead Sale of Golden Gate Fields Inventory
Yoder & Frey, leading auctioneers of construction and agricultural machinery, have been appointed by the Pacific Racing Association as auctioneers for the unreserved equipment sale of Golden Gate Fields inventory at the venue located at 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkley, Calif., on Aug....
Thunder Creek Equipment - Wed June 19, 2024
Tri-West Tractor Powers North-Central California Construction Market by Adding Thunder Creek Fuel & Service Solutions
Tri-West Tractor Inc. has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions as part of its offering to construction, forestry and heavy civil contractors in Northern California. The compact and heavy equipment dealer, carrying premium brands such as Takeuchi, Kobelco and Hitachi, serves North-Central California out of its operation in Livermore, Calif....
CEG - Wed June 12, 2024
West Coast Powerscreen Dealer Conducts Open House
Powerscreen of California, Nevada & Hawaii, a Molson Group Company, held an open house at its Dixon, Calif., facility on May 21 to 23, branded as XPO 24. The company invited its customers from across the country to view its wide range of equipment from industry-leading brands such as Powerscreen, Bell Trucks, Kobelco and various Terex brands, as well as the announcement of its newest line — Hyundai....
Caltrans - Tue June 11, 2024
California Officials Allocate Nearly $2B for Bridge, Infrastructure Work
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated $1.9 billion to support transportation infrastructure projects that play a starring role in powering the world's fifth largest economy....
AGC of California - Tue June 11, 2024
AGC, PCL Construction Host Mental Awareness Event
On May 17, in a collaborative effort, the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) and PCL Construction hosted a Mental Health Awareness Stand Down. The event took place at PCL's job site within the Los Angeles Chargers Training Facility, casting a spotlight on critical mental health issues in the construction industry, including substance misuse disorders and the alarming suicide rates among workers....
