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07/02/2025

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the final impact for the planned redevelopment of the La Brea Tar Pits and the George C. Page Museum campus on the Miracle Mile. La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors H/T Urbanize L.A.

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the final environmental impact report for the planned redevelopment of the La Brea Tar Pits and the George C. Page Museum campus on the Miracle Mile.The approved plan, known as Alternative 3 in the environmental study, will bring a sig...

04/02/2025

On Friday, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved nearly $1 billion in for projects designed to address mobility challenges and strengthen the state’s system against change. H/T Roads & Bridges

On Friday, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved nearly $1 billion in funding for projects designed to address mobility challenges and strengthen the state’s highway system against climate change.“These investments will harden the transportation system against the devastating r...

30/01/2025

The Sixth Street may have gone dark due to copper wire theft, but the 12 acres of promised green space beneath this iconic L.A. River crossing are beginning to take shape. H/T Urbanize L.A.

The Sixth Street Viaduct may have gone dark due to copper wire theft, but the 12 acres of promised green space beneath this iconic L.A. River crossing are beginning to take shape. The Sixth Street Viaduct PARC—short for "Park, Arts, and River Connectivity"—will span seven acres of parkland on th...

27/01/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment ordering two commonly owned and companies to pay $7,450,000 in back wages and damages after investigators found the employers willfully denied pay to more than 1,400 employees. U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment ordering two commonly owned Arizona drywall and painting companies to pay $7,450,000 in back wages and damages after investigators found the employers willfully denied overtime pay to more than 1,400 employees.The Jan. 15, 2025 judgment by...

22/01/2025

Meridian, Idaho-based Big D Builders, Inc. has resumed on an hangar in , nearly a year after its , which resulted in the deaths of three people, a spokesperson for the contractor told Construction Dive. The hangar, owned by Jackson Jet is located at Boise Airport. H/T Construction Dive

Big D Builders has resumed work on an airport hangar in Boise, Idaho, nearly a year after its collapse, which resulted in the deaths of three people, a spokesperson for the contractor told Construction Dive. The hangar, owned by Jackson Jet and located at Boise Airport, is being rebuilt by Meridian,...

20/01/2025

commenced on the $300- million development at Inglewood's . KPC Development Co., a firm with operations in California and India, is spearheading the development. H/T Urbanize L.A.

Construction commenced on the $300- million Kali Hotel development at Inglewood's Hollywood Park. KPC Development Co., a firm with operations in California and India, is spearheading the development. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Kali Hotel will be the company's first U.S. hospitality vent...

14/01/2025

The Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) is taking strong action in a major labor rights case involving TMG Wall Systems Inc. and several related companies. TMG, an Alaska-based , is being investigated for failing to pay workers for all hours worked, including overtime, on federally funded projects in Oregon. The allegations also involve misclassifying employees and not providing proper wage records.

The Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) is taking strong action in a major labor rights case involving TMG Wall Systems Inc. and several related companies. TMG, an Alaska-based contractor, is being investigated for failing to pay workers for all hours worked, including overtime, on federally....

10/01/2025

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $1-billion plan to modernize and expand the Television City complex in the Fairfax neighborhood. City of Los Angeles Foster + Partners H/T Urbanize L.A.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $1-billion plan to modernize and expand the Television City complex in the Fairfax neighborhood.Situated on a 25-acre site at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, this iconic production facility is set to gain approximately 980,000 square feet of new office and product...

08/01/2025

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has been awarded a $16.8 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to construct 61 crossings and install 68 miles of exclusionary fencing along U.S. Highway 93. This initiative aims to reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions significantly. H/T Roads & Bridges
https://www.builderdevelopernews.com/post/ndot-awarded-16-8m-to-build-wildlife-crossings-and-fencing-along-u-s-highway-93

06/01/2025

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has announced that the A Line's to has reached substantial completion. This $1.5-billion project spans 9.1 miles and includes four new stops in , San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona. Over the course of five years, introduced new bridges, sound walls, fencing, park-and-ride facilities, and other upgrades. H/T Urbanize L.A.

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has announced that the A Line's extension to Pomona has reached substantial completion. This $1.5-billion project spans 9.1 miles and includes four new stops in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona. Over the course of five years, construction introd...

02/01/2025

The project is set to commence in January, as announced by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). Pre-construction activities, including surveying, riverbed scanning, and soil sampling, will start on January 7. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) H/T Roads & Bridges

The Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild project is set to commence in January, as announced by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).Pre-construction activities, including surveying, riverbed scanning, and soil sampling, will start on January 7. Demolition work is scheduled to begin in the sprin...

26/12/2024

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced on Friday that $125 million in grants will fund 126 projects across 16 states. This funding is provided through the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, which is part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). H/T Roads & Bridges

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced on Friday that $125 million in grants will fund 126 wildlife crossing projects across 16 states. This funding is provided through the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, which is part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).Th...

23/12/2024

In , the and greenery are beginning to take shape at the site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art H/T Urbanize L.A.

In Exposition Park, the landscaping and greenery are beginning to take shape at the site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.This $1-billion-plus structure, a legacy project of Star Wars and Indiana Jones creator George Lucas, will house the filmmaker's 100,000-piece art collection. The collection....

18/12/2024

Following a year of to position itself for growth fueled by $33 billion in backlog, Turner Construction Company announced a $158 million project win to build an emergency operations center in Southern California. H/T Construction Dive

Following a year of reorganization to position itself for growth fueled by $33 billion in backlog, Turner Construction announced a $158 million project win to build an emergency operations center in Southern California.The Southern Region Emergency Operations Center will occupy a 15-acre site within...

17/12/2024

At a Dec. 11 event, speakers expressed cautious optimism about the industry but raised concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming change in the . Union leaders and contractors commended President Joe Biden’s administration for its contributions to the industry, including the , Act, and updates to the Act. H/T Construction Dive

At a Dec. 11 construction union event, speakers expressed cautious optimism about the industry but raised concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming change in the Oval Office. Union leaders and contractors commended President Joe Biden’s administration for its contributions to the indu...

13/12/2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Omaha District has awarded Jacobs a $249 million contract for architecture and engineering services. This will support initiatives across the Northwestern U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and other remote regions, according to the Dallas-based company. H/T Construction Dive

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Omaha District has awarded Jacobs a $249 million contract for architecture and engineering services. This agreement will support environmental initiatives across the Northwestern U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and other remote regions, according to the Dallas-based company.T...

05/12/2024

Open jobs decreased by 164,000, or about 40%, year over year in October, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Tuesday. Compared to September, the number of open jobs fell by 9,000, or about 3.5%. H/t Construction Dive

Open construction jobs decreased by 164,000, or about 40%, year over year in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. Compared to September, the number of open jobs fell by 9,000, or about 3.5%.This decline in October followed a drop of 70,000 open jobs from August to....

05/12/2024

The operator of Pasadena's , in collaboration with its non-profit partner, the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, has announced an $80-million renovation plan for the historic in preparation for the 2028 Summer , where it will host matches. Rose Bowl Stadium H/T Urbanize L.A.

The operator of Pasadena's Rose Bowl, in collaboration with its non-profit partner, the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, has announced an $80-million renovation plan for the historic stadium in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics, where it will host soccer matches.Planned Upgrades: • A new field-...