Sennebogen - Tue May 10, 2022
VCES Named SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Dealer of the Year
At a recent trade show, Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN LLC, awarded David Hill, president of Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) based in Corona, Calif., with eight branches across the state, the SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Industry Dealer of the Year....
Route-Fifty - Tue May 03, 2022
Engineers Experiment With Striping to Protect Workers
Traffic engineers in southern California are trying to figure out whether orange striping in work zones can help improve safety, an idea that their counterparts around the country have tried to perfect for more than a decade....
Associated Press - Tue May 03, 2022
Largest Floodplain Restoration Project in California Under Way
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) Between vast almond orchards and dairy pastures in the heart of California's farm country sits a property being redesigned to look like it did 150 years ago, before levees restricted the flow of rivers that weave across the landscape....
Caltrans - Tue May 03, 2022
California Allocates More Than Half Billion Dollars for Projects
In an effort to maintain and upgrade transportation infrastructure in the state, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated $578 million for projects throughout the state. Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, accounts for $317 million, more than half of the funding....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue May 03, 2022
J. McLoughlin Engineering Co., Sema Complete Southern California Highway Project
The Public Policy Institute of California estimates that over the next 25 years, the population in Southern California will grow by 25 percent, while freight will rise approximately 75 percent. The massive increase in freight traffic is related to more deliveries at the ports in San Pedro and Long Beach....
Volvo - Mon May 02, 2022
Volvo Group's Keith Brandis Recognized by University of California
Volvo Group North America's Keith Brandis, vice president of system solutions and partnerships, recently was presented the Industry Distinguished Service Award by the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering — Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT)....
Caltrans - Tue April 05, 2022
Officials Approve $312 Million for 126 Highway Projects in California
As part of Gov. Gavin Newsom's landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Caltrans is awarding $312 million for 126 projects along the state highway system. Designed to foster cultural connections and civic pride, the projects are expected to generate 3,600 jobs as part of the multiyear initiative led by Caltrans to upgrade interstates and beautify community gateways and public areas along highways, streets and roads while creating thousands of jobs for Californians....
AGC of California - Tue April 05, 2022
AGC Survey: California Contractors Optimistic for 2022
The AGC of California recently conducted a study among construction professionals regarding the outlook for the industry in 2022. The study delves into the California construction industry's optimism for 2022....
Caltrans - Tue April 05, 2022
Caltrans Approves Low-Carbon Cement for Highway Jobs
Caltrans has approved the use of low-carbon cement following testing by the Oregon State University College of Engineering. Caltrans is the agency responsible for more than 50,000 mi. of highways and freeways in California....
AGC of California - Tue April 05, 2022
AGC of California Hosts 2022 Installation & Awards Gala
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California held its annual Installation & Awards Gala on March 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach, Calif. The black-tie event celebrated individuals and teams who made significant and innovative contributions to the construction industry....
