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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...

28/08/2025

Developers of Denver’s tallest project in more than a decade are pushing back against concerns after allegations surfaced that a removed key concrete supports, raising fears of a possible collapse. H/T MSN

Developers of Denver’s tallest condominium project in more than a decade are pushing back against safety concerns after allegations surfaced that a subcontractor removed key concrete supports, raising fears of a possible collapse.“Recently, a subcontractor engaged on the Upton Residences site wa...

27/08/2025

Since nearly the beginning, Los Angeles officials have struggled to make the Los Angeles Mall a success. Back in 2009, then–City Councilmember Janice Hahn introduced a motion to revive the struggling shopping center, calling it “fragmented, dilapidated, and uninviting,” with poor lighting and uneven walkways. H/T Urbanize L.A.

Since nearly the beginning, Los Angeles officials have struggled to make the Los Angeles Mall a success.Back in 2009, then–City Councilmember Janice Hahn introduced a motion to revive the struggling shopping center, calling it “fragmented, dilapidated, and uninviting,” with poor lighting and u...

12/08/2025

As the scourge of continues to plague the industry, it is essential to police effectively and punish those who break the law. When judgments are reached and are found guilty, there must be assurances that they will never re-offend. However, often, we see the same players appear again even after running afoul of the law.

As the scourge of wage fraud continues to plague the construction industry, it is essential to police effectively and punish those who break the law. When judgments are reached and crooked contractors are found guilty, there must be assurances that they will never re-offend. However, often, we see t...

04/08/2025

Sound Transit has chosen Dallas-based Jacobs to deliver design services for the $7.1 billion West Seattle Link Extension. The extension is intended to improve access between neighborhoods and economic hubs, while providing faster, more dependable service, according to a July 17 news release from Jacobs. H/T Construction Dive

Sound Transit has chosen Dallas-based Jacobs to deliver design services for the $7.1 billion West Seattle Link Extension. The extension is intended to improve transit access between residential neighborhoods and economic hubs, while providing faster, more dependable service, according to a July 17 n...

22/07/2025

President Donald announced Wednesday that his administration is cutting off federal for California’s high-speed rail project, following through on a long-standing pledge to end government support for the effort. H/T POLITICO

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is cutting off federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project, following through on a long-standing pledge to end government support for the effort.Trump has spent months threatening to revoke grants totaling roughly $4 b...