AGC of California - Tue February 20, 2024
AGC: Contractors Share Optimistic Outlook About 2024
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) recently conducted a membership survey revealing feelings of optimism among contractors toward the future of the construction industry....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue February 20, 2024
Caltrans Crews Respond to Atmospheric River Storms
California was hit by two atmospheric river storms in early February that caused extensive flooding, intense winds and power outages to many regions of California, ranging from San Diego to San Francisco and the Bay Area, and as far inland as Death Valley....
AGC of California - Tue February 20, 2024
AGC of California Honors Contractors at 2024 Award Ceremony
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) held its annual Installation & Awards Gala, a black-tie event at the Fairmont San Francisco, on Friday, Feb. 2. During this prestigious event, the winners of the Constructor Awards and Achievement Awards were unveiled, honoring and celebrating the most outstanding contributions in the California construction industry over the past year....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed February 07, 2024
Granite Works in Tight Spaces On Mountain Range
While Southern California contends with a historic atmospheric river, causing mudslides, crews from Granite Construction are engaged in road repairs and clearing operations caused by previous rock and mudslides in several areas to restore access through the Sequoia National Forest near Kings Canyon National Park (KCNP) in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range....
Caltrans - Tue January 23, 2024
California Investing More Than $1B for Infrastructure Projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated $1.1 billion for projects that will repair and improve the state's transportation infrastructure. The funding includes more than $300 million for projects across California that will make the system more climate resilient while investing in bike and pedestrian pathways and increasing natural disaster preparedness....
Caltrans - Tue January 23, 2024
Caltrans Releases Draft for Future Construction Projects
Caltrans recently released the draft 2024 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) plan, the state's primary funding program for maintaining and preserving California's transportation infrastructure....
Gov. Gavin Newsom - Tue January 23, 2024
100-Year Flood Protection Project in Pajaro Advances
Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted progress on the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project, which will provide 100-year flood risk reduction to the city of Watsonville, the town of Pajaro and surrounding agricultural areas....
highways.dot. gov - Tue January 23, 2024
California to Receive $8M for New Improvements Along U.S. 101
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $110 million in grants for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states, including four Indian Tribes. The funding is made possible by a new program in President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and can support projects that construct wildlife crossings over and below busy roads, add fencing, acquire tracking and mapping tools, and more....
AGC of California - Tue January 23, 2024
AGC of California Will Hand Out Hardware at Its 2024 Awards Gala
The 2024 Installation & Awards Gala, presented by Procore, will be held on Feb. 2, 2024, at the Fairmont San Francisco. This black-tie event celebrates the construction industry's achievements over the past year at an elegant awards ceremony and installation of AGC of California's leadership....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue January 23, 2024
California's Freeway Enhancement Project Gives I-605 Needed Facelift
Construction on the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) $298 million I-605 Freeway Enhancement Project began in late October last year, with a joint-venture of C.A. Rasmussen Inc. and FDB Vanguard Construction Inc....
