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22/10/2025

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved moving forward with a proposal to create a new exemption aimed at fast-tracking for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. City of Los Angeles H/T L.A. Downtown News

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved moving forward with a proposal to create a new zoning exemption ordinance aimed at fast-tracking construction for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.With a 14-0 vote on Tuesday, Oct. 7, councilmembers directed the City Attorney’s Office and ...

13/10/2025

Los Angeles International is entering a new phase of its massive program, as crews break ground on a $323 million project set to transform how travelers access one of the world’s busiest airports. LAX H/T Westside L.A. Today

Los Angeles International Airport is entering a new phase of its massive modernization program, as crews break ground on a $323 million project set to transform how travelers access one of the world’s busiest airports.Led by construction partners Skanska and FlatironDragados, the Airfield and Term...

10/10/2025

Keck Medicine of USC has officially opened its largest and most advanced facility, a new state-of-the-art office building at 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave. The location expands Keck Medicine’s reach into and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley, offering the system’s signature clinical expertise, services, and cutting-edge technology to more patients. H/T Los Angeles Times

Keck Medicine of USC has officially opened its largest and most advanced outpatient facility, a new state-of-the-art medical office building at 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave. The location expands Keck Medicine’s reach into Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley, offering the health system’s sign...

08/10/2025

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American .

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American taxpayers. Following a thorough, individualized financial review, DOE determined that these projects did not...

02/10/2025

Five months after a court ordered new review, and backers of the controversial – are pressing ahead. Los Angeles Dodgers H/T Urbanize L.A.

Five months after a court ordered new review, Metro and backers of the controversial Union Station–Dodger Stadium gondola are pressing ahead.In September, Metro released a supplemental environmental impact report addressing construction noise, as required by the California Court of Appeals.The $50...

29/09/2025

that sign agreements in one state but go open shop in another are sending a clear message: they know the standards, but they choose not to follow them when they don’t have to. That’s what makes the case of DPR Construction in Colorado troubling.

Contractors that sign union agreements in one state but go open shop in another are sending a clear message: they know the standards, but they choose not to follow them when they don’t have to. That’s what makes the case of DPR Construction in Colorado troubling. A national contractor with a shi...

24/09/2025

This week, the Los Angeles City Council approved the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) and Project, reinforcing the City’s role as a world-class destination. The investment is expected to generate more than 15,000 , add $652 million in General Fund tax revenue over 30 years, and bring in more than $150 million in annual visitor spending. City of Los Angeles Los Angeles Tourism H/T Business Wire

This week, the Los Angeles City Council approved the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project, reinforcing the City’s role as a world-class destination. The investment is expected to generate more than 15,000 jobs, add $652 million in General Fund tax revenue over 30 years...

22/09/2025

lawmakers have approved SB 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, which would allow multifamily housing near high-capacity stops regardless of local . The measure passed the Legislature 21–8 and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision by Oct. 12. Scott Wiener Gavin Newsom H/T Construction Dive

16/09/2025

Skanska, a leading development and construction firm, today announced a strategic realignment of its Skanska Advanced Technology (SAT) division, uniting its proven mission-critical infrastructure capabilities with its rapidly growing delivery group. H/T Skanska USA

Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced a strategic realignment of its Skanska Advanced Technology (SAT) division, uniting its proven mission-critical infrastructure capabilities with its rapidly growing semiconductor delivery group. This integrated approach posi...

11/09/2025

Puente Hills Regional , set to open in 2027, officially broke ground over the weekend. The project has been nearly 30 years in the making. Hilda Solis H/T Los Angeles Streetsblog

Puente Hills Regional Park, set to open in 2027, officially broke ground over the weekend.The project has been nearly 30 years in the making. In 1994, then–Assemblymember Hilda Solis authored AB 2632, requiring landfill operators to reserve part of the Puente Hills Landfill for public park space. ...

08/09/2025

Monday marks the start of ***de Prevention Week. Contractors across the country will begin with a stand-down and a moment of silence in the afternoon.

Monday marks the start of Construction Su***de Prevention Week. Contractors across the country will begin with a stand-down and a moment of silence in the afternoon. Throughout the week, education opportunities such as toolbox talks and webinars will focus on raising awareness about the mental healt...

02/09/2025

More than a year after the ceremonial , activity is finally visible on Brightline West, the $12-billion high-speed rail project that will link Las Vegas with Southern California. H/T Urbanize L.A.

More than a year after the ceremonial groundbreaking, construction activity is finally visible on Brightline West, the $12-billion high-speed rail project that will link Las Vegas with Southern California.Recent reports cite road closures in the Las Vegas area tied to early work on the 218-mile corr...