The Construction Specifier - Wed January 11, 2023
Two California Projects Win Civil Engineering Awards
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has awarded two California projects its San Francisco section 2022 project awards: outstanding geotechnical award for YouTube's HQ in San Bruno and outstanding seismic retrofit award for Riverside Elementary in San Pablo....
Caltrans - Wed January 11, 2023
California Transportation Commission Investing $878M in Projects in Latest Funding
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1 billion for 93 new walking and biking projects for disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program and allocated more than $878 million for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state....
Associated Press - Wed January 11, 2023
Building Golden Gate Bridge Safety Net Will Cost $400M
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A prevention net on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge that is already years behind schedule will cost about $400 million, more than double its original price, because of problems sparked by the government agency that manages the span, the lead contractors allege....
PR Web - Wed January 11, 2023
Firm to Build $350M Worth of Projects in Central Valley, California
Swinerton, the California based builder with more than 130 years of experience, announced recently that it is contracted to deliver more than $350 million of construction to California's Central Valley over the next three years....
AGC of California - Tue January 10, 2023
AGC of California Honors Contractors at Awards Ceremony
AGC of California recently recognized the best in safety in the California construction industry at the 35th annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA). Held in conjunction with CONSTRUCT 2022, AGC of California's annual networking and professional development conference, in Rancho Mirage, the CSEA awards drew a crowd of several hundred construction executives, safety professionals and student chapter members to see leading California construction companies and individuals honored for safety excellence....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed December 28, 2022
AGC: Billion-Dollar Funds Will Fix Golden State Spans
As part of the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, California is receiving approximately $4.2 billion over five years to address the repair and replacement of highway bridges. This translates into $849.4 million in initial funding for the five-year bridge repair program....
Thunder Creek - Wed December 14, 2022
Thunder Creek Service, Lube Trailers Save Time, Money
Like many successful businesses, Performance Grading in Fresno, Calif., was feeling growing pains. Ken Sherwood, who oversees vehicle maintenance, said, "Performance Grading started out with two scrapers and a couple water trucks....
Crowley - Tue December 13, 2022
Crowley, Humboldt Bay to Build State's First Wind Hub
Crowley has signed an agreement with the Port of Humboldt Bay to exclusively negotiate to be the developer and operator of a terminal to serve as California's first hub for offshore wind energy installations....
Caltrans - Tue December 13, 2022
Caltrans Employees Receive Public Servants Highest Honor
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently presented four heroic employees of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor Award, the highest honor California bestows on its public servants....
AGC of California - Tue December 13, 2022
AGC's 2023 Installation, Awards Gala to Be Held in February
The 2023 Installation & Awards Gala, presented by Procore, will be held on Feb. 3, 2023, at the Fairmont San Francisco. This black-tie event celebrates the construction industry's achievements over the past year at an "Oscar-style" awards ceremony and the annual installation of AGC of California's president and officers....
