AGC of California - Wed October 18, 2023
AGC of California Selects Granite as Presenting Parnter
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) and the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF) announced Granite Construction as the Presenting Partner of AGC of California's Inclusive Leaders Institute....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed October 18, 2023
MCM Construction Expanding Capacity Along Pudding Creek With Bridge Project
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) $8.5 million Pudding Creek Widening and Rail Upgrade, being constructed by MCM Construction Inc., is slated for delivery in late October/early November....
Caltrans - Tue September 19, 2023
Influx of New Projects Will Help Impacts of Climate Change
Powered by an infusion of state and federal investments, Caltrans announced it has awarded $41.6 million in planning grants for 90 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California that address local and regional impacts of extreme weather events fueled by climate change....
Caltrans - Tue September 19, 2023
California State Auditor Removes Transportation Infrastructure From 'High Risk' List
The California State Auditor recently removed the state's transportation infrastructure from its "high-risk list" after 16 years in recognition of the progress California has made in rebuilding and upgrading the state transportation system in recent years....
Caltrans - Tue September 19, 2023
SR 37 Will Be Raised By 30 Ft. to Combat Future Floods
California's efforts to ensure the long-term resiliency of State Route 37 (SR 37) and San Pablo Bay received a significant boost with the infusion of $155 million in federal funding. The California Transportation Commission formally allocated the funds to elevate a key section of State Route 37 to guard against future flooding on a vital regional corridor that connects Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties and enhance habitat connectivity for San Pablo Bay....
SCCA - Tue September 19, 2023
SCCA Names New Executive Director Nobles
The Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) announced that Charlie Nobles was named as SCCA's executive director. An experienced C-level executive, Nobles has worked for various associations throughout his career including serving as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Right of Way Association and the executive director of the American Sailing Association....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 06, 2023
OHLA Converting Expressway Into Freeway in California
OHLA USA Inc. began work on Phase 1 of the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) SR-71 Expressway to Freeway Conversion Project in spring 2021 and crews are hard at work to deliver it by summer 2025....
AGC of California - Tue August 22, 2023
Build California Sees Success in Its Fourth Year
Now in its fourth year, Build California continues to advance its vision to create a steady, motivated, and skilled workforce pipeline for California's construction industry. Helping drive this effort is a team of over 60 Build California Ambassadors who connect with students at school and career events across California each month....
Caltrans - Tue August 22, 2023
C. A. Rasmussen Project to Accommodate Wildlife in SoCal
A construction project that will result in the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the United States is back on track, according to officials. Construction crews from C. A. Rasmussen Inc. and Caltrans are making steady progress on the 175-ft....
Caltrans - Tue August 22, 2023
Caltrans' Savings Providing for Better Project Results
As mandated by SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Caltrans is required to achieve at least $100 million in efficiencies each year to invest back in the maintenance and rehabilitation of the state highway system....
