California Science Center Reaches Major Construction Milestone for Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — The California Science Center reached a major milestone in construction of the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center with a ceremonial topping out celebration. Some of the final steel beams were hoisted into position in the complex diagrid atop the 200,000-square-foot Science Center expansion. Made …
Blach Construction Completes Second Phase of Milpitas Unified School District Innovation Campus
MILPITAS, CA — Along with the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD), Blach Construction (Blach) and Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), as well as community partners, members, and supporters, recently celebrated the completion of Phase Two of the MUSD Innovation Campus. A first-of-its-kind education and workforce development center, the MUSD Innovation Campus …
Clark Delivers the UCSF Bayfront Medical Building at Mission Bay
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) recently inaugurated the Bayfront Medical Building at Mission Bay, welcoming its first patients to the facility. The new five-story, 180,000-square-foot medical center enhances UCSF Health’s operational capacity, allowing for increased staff support and enhanced patient care.
The Bayfront Medical …
Rosendin Begins Construction on $4.3B UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital Project
SAN JOSE, CA — Rosendin, an employee-owned electrical contractor, has begun work on the new UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital in San Francisco, California. The $4.3 billion project at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) flagship campus at Parnassus Heights is one of the nation’s most innovative hospitals …
RES Restores Klamath River Waters and Pathway After Removal of Three Dams in Northern California
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, California and Oregon, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in …
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Pyramid Highway Improvement Project Reaches 75 Percent Completion
CARSON CITY, NV — The Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) Pyramid Highway widening and improvement project has reached a milestone, with construction approximately 75 percent complete. The project launched in May 2023, and construction is currently on schedule.
Crews recently completed major construction between Queen Way and Los Altos …
Tutor Perini Announces Contract Execution for the $1.66B City Center Guideway and Stations Project in Honolulu
HONOLULU, HI — Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil, building, and specialty construction company, announces that it has executed the contract with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and received a Notice to Proceed with design and construction of the previously announced City Center Guideway and Stations Project in Honolulu, …
AECOM Awarded Program Management Contract for San Diego International Airport Expansion Project
SAN DIEGO, CA — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces it has been selected by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Authority) to provide program management services supporting the Capital Improvement Plan and other projects at the San Diego International Airport (SAN). Once complete, the projects will improve …
Clark Construction Celebrates the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of New Menifee Justice Center
MENIFEE, CA — Representatives from Clark Construction Group recently joined California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the Judicial Council of California staff, judges and staff of the Riverside County Superior Court, and state and county officials at a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Menifee Justice Center in Riverside County, California. …
C.W. Driver Completes Menifee Union School District's $54.5M Sally Buselt Elementary School
MENIFEE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California for more than 100 years, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of Menifee Union School District, Sally Buselt Elementary School. C.W. Driver partnered with architect DLR Group | BakerNowicki on the project. The new $54.5 million K-5 elementary school will …
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PCL Construction, Stantec Selected for Rehab and Expansion of International Wastewater Treatment Plant
SAN DIEGO, CA — The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a contract for design and construction of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Diego, California. USIBWC awarded the contract to PCL Construction, and …
Turner Breaks Ground on $2.6B SFO Terminal 3 West Modernization
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Turner, along with design-build partners Gensler and TEF, announces the groundbreaking of the Terminal 3 West Modernization project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Turner will lead the $2.6 billion transformation of the terminal. This project is set to redefine the passenger experience with …
Shimmick Overcomes Challenges to Construct $74M Mosquito Road Bridge in El Dorado County
It is almost an understatement to say that the Mosquito Road Bridge project over the South Fork of the American River in El Dorado County, California, is rife with challenges. One of which involves a 1,200-foot-long cast-in-place concrete balanced cantilevered structure some 400 feet above the river running below, through …
Tutor Perini Awarded $1.66B City Center Guideway and Stations Project in Honolulu, Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI — Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil, building, and specialty construction company, announces that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.66 billion by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) for the City Center Guideway and Stations Project in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The project scope of …
AECOM Hunt/Turner Joint Venture Celebrates Grand Opening of $2B Intuit Dome
LOS ANGELES, CA — Turner Construction Company, joint venture partner AECOM Hunt, and the Los Angeles Clippers recently celebrated the grand opening of the $2 billion Intuit Dome. The first event in the arena was a sold-out Bruno Mars concert.
The 17,700-seat venue holds five basketball courts including …
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AECOM to Serve as Program Manager for the Portal Rail Extension in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces AECOM and the Portal Connectors team, has been selected by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) to provide program management and construction management services for the Downtown Rail Extension (DTX) project, also known as the Portal. The tunneling and …
McCarthy Building Companies Breaks Ground on California Tower at UC Davis Health
DAVIS, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), in collaboration with SmithGroup and UC Davis Health, announces the groundbreaking of the UC Davis Health California Tower project, a health care facility set to redefine patient care and community health in Sacramento. This 910,000-square-foot, $3.7 billion project promises to enhance health …
Stantec Announces Completion of First Phase for the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project
FRESNO, CA — Stantec, a sustainable design and engineering company, along with the Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority, announces completion of the first phase of construction for a 10-mile section of the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. The canal, which delivers water to more than …
USDOT Secretary Holds Groundbreaking for Major Infrastructure Project, Visits Projects Across Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Los Angeles, California, where he joined community leaders and city officials to highlight a major milestone on a vital infrastructure project, and check-in on progress on …
Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Sacramento International Airport’s New Pedestrian Walkway
SACRAMENTO, CA — Balfour Beatty begins construction activities to deliver Sacramento International Airport’s (SMF) Pedestrian Walkway project as part of Sacramento Department of Airports’ SMForward program. Once complete, the new walkway will support the airport’s traveler growth well into the future by connecting SMF’s Terminal B to Concourse B via …
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Caltrans Navigates Historic Weather Events and Sensitive Environmental Resources to Widen US 395
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Fisher Sand & Gravel are in the middle of a widening project in Inyo County, California. The Olancha-Cartago 4-Lane Project is converting U.S. 395 from a two-lane conventional highway into a four-lane expressway and will allow for safer travel through the 12.6-mile-long project …
Turner Selected to Build the Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub at University of California - Berkeley
BERKELEY, CA — Turner Construction Company was awarded a contract to construct the Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub funded by Addison Labs Foundation for the University of California - Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
The five-story facility will provide laboratory space, conference rooms, office space, and interaction spaces. Several sustainability strategies are being …
McCarthy Tops Out Structural Phase of the Surgical Pavilion at Hoag’s Sun Family Campus in Irvine
IRVINE, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, the oldest privately held national construction company in the country, and Hoag recently celebrated the topping out of Hoag’s Sun Family Campus Surgical Pavilion in Irvine, California.
The topping out ceremony signifies the completion of the structural phase of the Surgical Pavilion at …
Rosendin Completes Work on SFO’s New $2.4B Harvey Milk Terminal
SAN JOSE, CA — Rosendin celebrated the completion of the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Center at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Jose contractor was the technology systems design-builder and systems integrator on the multiphase $2.4 billion renovation, including designing and constructing a central concourse, pre- and post-security checkpoints, …
California DOT Advances on Multi-Phase Effort to Reduce Accidents on SR 46
Determined to improve safety along the State Route 46 Corridor, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) embarked on a multiphase, multiyear project to transform the rural two-lane road into a four-lane, access-controlled highway.
“This project was driven by safety and has been in the works for many decades,” said Nicholas …
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Stantec Leads Permitting Efforts for Critical Rural Oregon-California-Nevada Broadband Project with Zayo
SALEM, OR — Stantec has spearheaded the crucial federal and state permitting efforts for Zayo Group to build an underground fiber optic middle-mile network between Oregon and Nevada. The 622-mile network will provide affordable broadband internet services to underserved rural areas.
Prior to Zayo breaking ground on the route, Stantec’s …
Turner Accelerates Sustainability Efforts at UC Berkeley with the Launch of an All-Electric Track Skid Steer
BERKELEY, CA — The first-ever all-electric skid steer has arrived in Berkeley, California. In partnership with Sunbelt Rentals, Turner Construction Company successfully deployed the all-new Bobcat T7X Electric Track Skid Steer on The Gateway project at UC Berkeley, marking another milestone in their commitment to decarbonize construction operations. Its …
Enloe Health Breaks Ground on Comprehensive Cancer Center
CHICO, CA — A groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for Enloe Health’s new Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center. The new facility will serve Northern California communities, offering advanced treatments and equipment with patient-focused care.
Located in Butte County, where cancer is the leading cause of death, the Gonzales Comprehensive …
USGBC-CA Hosts Green Building Advocates, Announces Annual Civic Green Building Awards at California Green Building Conference
LOS ANGELES, CA — The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) presented the Civic Green Building Awards at the 23rd Annual California Green Building Conference. These awards recognized eight exceptional efforts within city, county, or state government, including UCLA for its Building Portfolio award. USGBC-CA also acknowledged a top civic …
C.W. Driver Completes $38M STEM Building at Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Menifee Campus
MENIFEE, CA — Adding to Riverside County’s public community college offerings, C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, has completed construction management services on a new two-story STEM building on the Menifee campus of Mt. San Jacinto College. The $38 million building is the fifth project for …
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Blach Construction Nears Completion on Gavilan College’s First Building at New Hollister Campus
The first $60 million building on Gavilan College’s new Hollister campus has topped off and is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
“There’s a growing demand with an increased population in San Benito County, one of the fastest growing counties in California,” said Pedro Avila, President of …
Granite Partners with Caltrans District 1 to Rehabilitate Stretch of Highway 162
WATSONVILLE, CA — Granite has been awarded an approximately $36 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to rehabilitate pavement along Highway 162 in Mendocino County, California. Project funding comes from both federal funds and the California Senate Bill (SB1) and was included in Granite’s first-quarter CAP.
The …
Wastewater Facility at Sterling Natural Resource Center Fully Operational
HIGHLAND, CA — Balfour Beatty and the East Water Valley District (EWVD) celebrate a fully operational wastewater recycling facility at Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC), which serves approximately 650,000 customers in Highland and portions of the city and county of San Bernadino. A ceremony was held to commemorate the reclamation …
Brightline West Breaks Ground on America's First High-Speed Rail Project Connecting Las Vegas to Southern California
LAS VEGAS, NV — Brightline West officially broke ground on the nation's first true high-speed rail system, which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of I-15 and is based on Brightline’s vision to connect city pairs that are too short …
University of Nevada, Reno's Mathewson Gateway Project Tops Out
RENO, NV — Clark Construction announces that the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Mathewson Gateway project has topped out. University representatives joined Clark and project developer Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate at a ceremony celebrating the over 40,000 work hours that took place to reach this milestone.
The five-story, 128,000-square-foot …
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McCarthy and IQHQ Mark Milestone Topping Out on Spur Phase One in South San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., in collaboration with IQHQ, VFR, Perkins&Will, and design-build trade partners, raised the final beam on Spur Phase One in South San Francisco. The Class A, high-tech life science all-electric building holds immediate adjacency to both Highway 101 and …
City of Long Beach to Enhance Colorado Lagoon Water Quality, Restore Connection to Alamitos Bay
Work is progressing on the $32.5 million Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project, designed to reestablish water circulation between the lagoon and Alamitos Bay through an open earthen channel.
“Reconnecting Colorado Lagoon to Alamitos Bay will improve the lagoon’s water quality as well as restore and expand our local wetlands,” said …
Jacobs to Deliver Final Design on Brightline West High Speed Rail Nevada Segment
LAS VEGAS, NV — Jacobs was selected by Brightline West, America's first true high-speed rail system, for final design of the Nevada rail segment. Brightline West is a 218-mile, $12 billion passenger rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern California twice as fast as the average drive time.
The Nevada …
Interstate 5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Replacement Project to Begin in 2026
STOCKTON, CA — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces that the Interstate 5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Replacement Project is currently in the final planning and design phases, with construction slated to begin in 2026. This project will represent the largest project investment in Caltrans District 10 history, at nearly …
Blach Construction, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Complete Multi-Phase Conversion of Thornton Middle School
FREMONT, CA — Blach Construction (Blach) and Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) recently completed a multi-phase conversion project at Fremont Unified School District’s (FUSD) Thornton Middle School (Thornton), effectively transforming the campus from a junior high to middle school. The expanded campus now includes a sixth-grade level, increasing the student population …
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Skanska Deploys Fully Electric Tandem Roller on Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Skanska, a construction and development firm, is piloting a zero-emissions electric compaction roller on its Los Angeles Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. The Wirtgen Group’s battery-powered HAMM HD 12e VV is one of only five pre-production models of its kind in North America …
McCarthy Breaks Ground on Colburn School Campus Expansion in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Colburn School, an institute for music and dance education and performance in Downtown Los Angeles, recently broke ground on a 100,000-square-foot expansion designed by Architect Frank Gehry. The new building, known as the Colburn Center, will be located adjacent to Colburn’s Grand Avenue campus …
C.W. Driver Announces the Steel Topping Out at Malibu High School
MALIBU, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently celebrated the steel topping out at the new Malibu High School project for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in Malibu, California. Before the steel beam was lifted to the highest point of the building, the C.W. Driver team, students, staff, and elected officials …
Turner Selected to Build UC Merced New Medical Education Building
MERCED, CA — Turner announces that the company has been selected by the University of California, Merced, to provide construction management at risk services for the construction of a new, state-funded Medical Education Building on campus.
The state-funded, four-story, 203,000-square-foot building designed by ZGF will be home to UC Merced’s …
Walter P Moore Receives ACEC California Top Award for Acrisure Arena Project
SACRAMENTO, CA — The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) announces that Walter P Moore has won the Golden State Award for their work on the Acrisure Arena Project located in Coachella Valley, California.
The engineering design for Coachella's newest entertainment hub, the Acrisure Arena, was created …
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Webcor Delivers World’s First TRUE-Certified Construction Project at GENESIS Marina
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Webcor, a commercial construction firm, announces it has successfully completed the world's first Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE)-certified construction endeavor at GENESIS Marina, an expansive laboratory and office campus, which is approximately 560,000 square feet across three buildings in Brisbane, California.
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San Diego International Airport’s $3.8B Terminal 1 Project to Enhance Passenger Experience
An aging Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport will be replaced by a $3.8 billion modern terminal, the New T1, complete with numerous features to better serve the millions of passengers who travel through the airport annually.
“The New T1 project is being designed to create a better airport …
Skanska Awarded Contract for Interchange Reconfiguration in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, has signed a $91 million contract with the Port of Los Angeles to reconfigure the State Route 47/Vincent Thomas Bridge and Front Street/Harbor Boulevard Interchange in Los Angeles, California. The interchange reconfiguration will reduce travel time, alleviate congestion, …
VTA Awards Railworks and MCM Construction Contract for East San Jose Light Rail Extension
SAN JOSE, CA — RailWorks, a rail maintenance, technology, and infrastructure solutions provider, has been awarded the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector: Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project for $458 million by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). This project will be performed as a joint venture between RailWorks Track …
Skanska Concludes 90-Day Pilot Program of the Zero-Emission Volvo EC230 Electric in North America
LOS ANGELES, CA — Skanska, a construction and development firm, announces the completion of a 90-day pilot program using the Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator on the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles, at the South Yard of the La Brea station. Skanska’s use of the zero-emissions …
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Turner and AC Martin Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for the New Placer County HHS Building
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Turner Construction Company and AC Martin design-build team recently celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Placer County Health & Human Services (HHS) Building.
The county's first zero net energy facility covers 142,000 square feet and is designed to generate the same amount of electricity it …
Flatiron Secures Contracts on Southern California Infrastructure Projects Valued at $200M
SAN DIEGO, CA — Flatiron is collaborating with construction partners and clients to deliver infrastructure projects designed to enhance mobility and safety while creating greater transportation options in Southern California.
“In addition to improving transportation, these projects will enhance environmental sustainability and quality of life for people in this region,” …
California Companies Transition to Renewable Diesel, Reducing Emissions in the Off-Road Sector
In California, Neste is partnering with mining and construction companies like Rio Tinto and Power Engineering Construction to reduce emissions and meet new California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements for the use of renewable diesel.
In November 2022, CARB adopted amendments to the regulation for the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets …
Alameda CTC, Caltrans Prioritize Safety for $92M Overhaul of I-80/Gilman Street Interchange
The $92 million Interstate 80/Gilman Street Interchange Improvement Project in Berkeley, California, will reconfigure the intersection to reduce the risk of collisions at what has long been considered a dysfunctional crossing.
“The I-80/Gilman Street Interchange project will enhance safety and mobility at a location of critical safety concern for people …
AECOM Partners with Key Clients to Deliver the Next Generation of Major US Rail Projects
HARTFORD, CT — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces that numerous projects the company is delivering for major U.S. transportation clients have secured funding from the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program. The program will provide approximately $16.4 billion in total funding for critical rail infrastructure along …
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Sterling Announces a $155M Aviation Award
KAUAI, HI — Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (Sterling) announces that its Road and Highway Builders, LLC (RHB) subsidiary (50 percent owned), has been awarded a $155 million contract for runway extension at the Lihue Airport located in Kauai, Hawaii. The award will be included in first quarter 2024 backlog.
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AGC of California Unveils Recipients of Constructor and Achievement Awards
SACRAMENTO, CA — During the Associated General Contractors of California's (AGC of California) annual Installation & Awards Gala, the winners of the Constructor Awards and Achievement Awards were unveiled.
"Annually, AGC of California honors the pioneers in the construction industry — those visionaries whose innovative approaches not only shape …
Parsons, Vanir Form Joint Venture in Pursuit of Sacramento International Airport’s Expansion Program
SACRAMENTO, CA — Parsons Corporation announces that the company is leading a joint venture with Vanir to pursue a construction management contract for SMForward, a $1.3 billion airport improvement and expansion program that will support the growth and development of the Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
As part of the Sacramento …
Blach Construction and Gavilan College Mark Topping Out of New Community College Campus in Hollister
HOLLISTER, CA — Blach Construction (Blach), along with stakeholders from Gavilan Joint Community College District (Gavilan), architect partners Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and Gensler, and nearly 100 supporters and community members recently gathered for a traditional beam signing event to commemorate the topping out of Phase 1 of Gavilan’s …
Two Years of IIJA Investments Fuel Growth Across California, Hawaii, and Western Nevada
In November 2021, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation’s infrastructure. President Joe Biden’s administration proposed this legislation to rebuild America’s roads, bridges, and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle …
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McCarthy, LPA Architects Break Ground on $1B Hoag Sun Valley Campus Expansion
IRVINE, CA — LPA Design Studios recently joined Hoag leaders to celebrate the start of construction of the new $1 billion expansion of the health care company's Irvine, California, hospital. The project is based on a new approach for delivering personalized specialty care and a comprehensive patient and provider experience. …
Skanska Completes State Route-60 Moreno Beach Drive Interchange Improvement Project in Moreno Valley, California
MORENO VALLEY, CA — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces the substantial completion of the $27.8 million State Route-60 (SR-60) Moreno Beach Drive Interchange Improvement Project in Moreno Valley, California.
The interchange improvement project included the replacement of the SR-60 Moreno Beach Drive overcrossing bridge, as well …
U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2023
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, releases its annual list of Top 10 States for LEED. For the first time ever, New York ranked No. 1, based on LEED-certified gross square …
Revitalizing America's Underground: A Surge in Tunnel Construction for Infrastructure Renewal
Aging tunnels in America, coupled with the country’s continued growth, have created an extremely high demand for attention. The imminent repair and replacement will result in significant growth in the tunnel construction market in North America over the next several years.
Thousands of tunnels are in dire need of attention …
USDOT Approves $2.5B in Private Activity Bonds Allocation for Brightline West Project
LAS VEGAS, NV — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announces the approval of $2.5 billion in private activity bonds authority allocated for the Brightline West High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail project connecting Las Vegas, Nevada, and Southern California. The 218-mile, high-speed rail line will primarily run along the I-15 median …
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USDOT Announces $31.4M Loan to Upgrade Critical Rail Lines in California
MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announces that its Build America Bureau (Bureau) provided a $31.4 million Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan to the Sierra Northern Railway (SNR) and Mendocino Railway (MRY) to expand and rehabilitate rail infrastructure in the Central Valley and Mendocino …
Subsurface Utility Engineering Fast-Tracks EV Charging Infrastructure Project
FONTANA, CA — After accidentally nicking an underground power line, one school district was forced to halt construction on an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure project in Fontana, California.
The school was in the process of connecting an EV charging station to a cluster of ground-mounted solar panels located across campus, …
Brightline West High-Speed Railway Project Connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas Receives $3B in Federal Funding
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Biden Administration approved $3 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Brightline West high-speed rail project. This historic 218-mile high-speed rail system will connect Las Vegas and Southern California within the Interstate 15 right-of-way with trains capable of speeds of 186 miles …
McCarthy Tops Out on Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
MONTEREY BAY, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. raised the final beam on Building G for The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Located on the small peninsula of Moss Landing, the building includes flexible spaces for scientific research, instrument development and preparation, and research platform engineering and assembly to …
HGA-Designed Natural Sciences Building at Sacramento City College Puts Science on Display for Local Students
SACRAMENTO, CA — HGA announces the completion of the new Natural Sciences Building on the campus of Sacramento City College (SCC), a flexible and student-centric facility that adds nearly 10,000 square feet of learning and collaboration space to the former site of an existing educational hall. The resulting 54,574-square-foot Natural …
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Sundt Completes New Airport Administration Building for SDCRAA
SAN DIEGO, CA — Sundt recently completed construction of a new design-build airport administration building for San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA).
“Sundt has been completing projects at San Diego International Airport for over a decade now, and our past experience helped ensure a smooth and successful delivery of …
Blach Construction Completes Projects Across Fremont Union High School District
SUNNYVALE, CA — Blach Construction (Blach), McKim Design Group (McKim), and Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) recently unveiled several projects across Fremont Union High School District’s (FUHSD) campuses and district facilities. Ranging from new buildings to significant classroom modernizations, these projects enhance the district’s educational programs, wellness offerings, and technology capabilities. …
Caltrans' $54.6M Project on SR 20 Concludes, Promising Safer Travel
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently completed the $54.6 million Omega Curves Safety Improvement project to straighten State Route 20’s curves and reduce deer-vehicle accidents. About 5,620 vehicles drive on SR 20 in this region daily.
“It turned out amazing,” said Jeff Johnson, Resident Engineer at Caltrans. “We …
Large Renovation Projects will be Abundant in 2024
In past years, it was likely more difficult for companies to categorize renovation and repair projects as highly attractive. That may not be the case anymore. Public entities throughout the U.S. are designing extremely large renovation projects, and these upcoming projects will be attractive to firms of all types and …
California Military Department Headquarters Site Targets Net Zero Energy and Sustainability Standards
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — The Consolidated Headquarters Complex for the California Military Department recently opened, bringing together the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard, and California State Guard in one location. The $160 million project was awarded to Stantec in November 2017.
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Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project Earns National Rehabilitation Project of the Year Award
BAKERSFIELD, CA — Flatiron's Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project earns the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Award for National Rehabilitation Project of the Year. Flatiron builds highways, bridges, airports, rail transit, dams, water facilities, and underground projects across the U.S. and Canada.
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OHLA USA Celebrates Completion of I-405 Improvement Project in Costa Mesa, California
COSTA MESA, CA — OHLA USA’s management and project team members, together with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), government representatives, and key stakeholders celebrated the opening of the new 16-mile segment of the I-405 Interstate with a dedication ceremony in Costa Mesa, …
Design-Build Team Blach Construction, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, and Gensler Begin Construction of New Gavilan Community College Campus in Hollister
HOLLISTER, CA — Blach Construction (Blach), along with design-build partners Quattrochi Kwok Architects (QKA) and Gensler, recently began construction of an entirely new Gavilan Joint Community College District (Gavilan) campus that will serve San Benito County students.
Phase one of the overall campus plan comprises the first building that, …
Significant Progress Made in Mountain View Los Altos High School District Campus Improvements
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Mountain View Los Altos High School District (MVLA) celebrated the completion of several new facilities across its campuses at a ribbon-cutting event. The new facilities mark the completion of Phase 2 of a multi-phase improvement plan.
The new facilities include a Student Services Center and Auxiliary …
McCarthy Building Companies Breaks Ground on $285M University of California, Riverside Student Housing Project
RIVERSIDE, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy) has broken ground on the $285 million, 424,000-square-foot North District Phase 2 Student Housing Development at University of California, Riverside (UCR). This intersegmental project, one of the first of its kind in California, will house students from UCR and Riverside Community College …
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Turner Celebrates Topping Out of $2.6B San Diego International Airport Terminal 1
SAN DIEGO, CA — Turner Construction Company and joint venture partner Flatiron celebrated a major milestone at San Diego International Airport with the topping out of the $2.6 billion design-build New Terminal 1 project. The event was attended by approximately 1,200 people and included a beam signing, a catered BBQ …
Flatiron Selected as Lead Construction Contractor for Bay Area Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Project
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Tri Delta Transit have selected East County Connection Partners (ECCP) to deliver Phase One of the Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) project.
The ECCP comprises lead construction contractor Flatiron and transportation innovators Glydways and Plenary Americas. CCTA, Tri Delta …
Nevada DOT’s Pyramid Highway/U.S. 395 Connection Project Promises Safer and Smoother Journeys in Sparks, Nevada
The Pyramid Highway/U.S. 395 Connection Project in Sparks, Nevada, aims to improve safety and travel predictability in this rapidly growing area.
“Some of the biggest issues and main objectives are to deal with congestion problems and the many travel inefficiencies that come with the fast population growth, as well as …
UC Berkeley, SKS Partners Unveil 36-Acre R&D Hub in the Heart of Silicon Valley at NASA’s Ames Research Center
BERKELEY, CA — A joint venture between The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and San Francisco-based SKS Partners (SKS) unveils the $2 billion Berkeley Space Center at NASA Research Park, a planned 36-acre innovation hub in the heart of Silicon Valley.
“California’s innovation and drive is not limited to …
C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on First Phase of Malibu High School Expansion for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
MALIBU, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, begins construction on the first phase of Malibu High School’s expansion for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). The 70,000-square-foot building, scheduled for completion in fall of 2025, will feature a library, visual and performing arts classrooms, …
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McCarthy Building Companies Breaks Ground on 17th Project on UC San Diego Campus
SAN DIEGO, CA — McCarthy Building Companies (McCarthy) has broken ground on the Triton Center at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) campus. Designed by LMN Architects, the 400,000-square-foot project is the grand entrance to the university and blends art, culture, entertainment, and student academic resources. The total …
Phase One Under Way on UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Campus Redevelopment
The first phase of UC San Diego Health’s $2.5 to $3 billion, 15-year Hillcrest Redevelopment Project has topped off and is more than halfway to completion. The project is part of a plan that encompasses approximately 60 acres and the redevelopment of the Hillcrest campus – beginning with the outpatient …
USACE Awards $53.7M Contract to Pono Aina Management for Temporary Elementary School Construction
HONOLULU, HI — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards a $53.7 million base contract to Pono Aina Management, LLC, an 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization, based out of Waianae, Hawaii, to construct a temporary elementary school campus in Lahaina. The temporary school will accommodate those students displaced from the …
UCLA, Shawmut, and BAR Architects & Interiors Complete $24M Renovation to Transform Crest Theatre into The Nimoy
LOS ANGELES, CA — Shawmut Design and Construction, UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA), and BAR Architects & Interiors celebrate the completion of a renovation to convert the historic Crest Theatre into the new UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy). Named in honor of artist, actor, director, …
Skanska Deploys Zero-Emission Construction Machinery on Active Los Angeles Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — Skanska, a construction and development firm, is piloting a zero-emissions electric excavator on Los Angeles Metro’s Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. The Volvo EC230 is the largest electric excavator of its kind, and it is designed to have the same capabilities as a diesel …
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Hensel Phelps + CO Architects Design-Build Team Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of UC Riverside School of Medicine Education Building II
RIVERSIDE, CA — In 2021, the University of California, Riverside selected Hensel Phelps + CO Architects as the design-build team for the new School of Medicine Education Building II. Hensel Phelps + CO Architects, UC Riverside students, faculty, staff, alums, and local and state officials recently celebrated the building’s ribbon …
New Research and Academic Building at UC San Francisco Parnassus Heights Moves Forward
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — UC San Francisco has received approval to move forward with a new research and academic building at Parnassus Heights, creating a vital collaborative space to drive innovations in scientific research and education.
The UC Board of Regents voted to approve the design, as well as the …
New Student Life Center at Cardinal Newman High School Marks Five Years of Rebuilding Fire-Ravaged Campus
SANTA ROSA, CA — The new Student Life Center at Cardinal Newman High School has been completed and opened to the Cardinal Newman community for the 2023-2024 school year. Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), architect and master planner for the school’s ongoing campus rebuild and improvement projects, and built …
Perkins&Will Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Tahoe Blue Event Center
STATELINE, NV — The southern shores of Lake Tahoe, a year-round resort destination, is welcoming the Tahoe Blue Event Center, a new destination set to enhance the region's entertainment offerings and cater to both the local community and visiting tourists. Designed by global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will in collaboration …
New Patient Building Opens at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
TARZANA, CA ― Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center has opened its new patient tower, the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization plan. Named for the Donald Friese family in recognition of their $50 million donation to the building’s construction, the five-story 200,000-square-foot Friese Family Tower recently …
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Honolulu Rail Transit Project Creates Alternative Transportation Option to Reduce Traffic
The new nearly $10 billion, elevated, automated Honolulu Rail Transit Project, called Skyline, aims to reduce traffic on a major corridor in the Hawaiian city, providing an alternative to private automobile traffic.
“The project is intended to provide faster, more reliable public transportation service in the study corridor than can …
Jacobs to Manage Inland Empire Utilities Agency Recycled Water Program Expansion
CHINO, CA — Jacobs was selected by Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) in California to provide program management, owners engineering services, and strategic funding advisory services for a major regional water management program that will incorporate indirect potable reuse to create a more sustainable, drought-resilient local water supply in the …
Preliminary Design of New Advanced Water Purification Facility Marks Major Milestone in California’s Landmark Chino Basin Program
CHINO, CA — The Chino Basin Program (CBP), a program led by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) and partners, has reached a significant milestone as environmental engineering firm Brown and Caldwell completes the preliminary design of a new 13.4 million gallons per day Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF), a …
Caltech to Build HOK-Designed Quantum Research Facility
PASADENA, CA — Caltech will soon be home to one of the world’s most advanced hubs for studying quantum science and technology. The groundbreaking ceremony for the HOK-designed Ginsburg Center for Quantum Precision Measurement recently took place, and the building is scheduled to open in 2025.
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Flatiron to Enhance Highway Safety and Efficiency Through $73M Bay Area Open Road Tolling System Project
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Bay Area Tolling Authority select Flatiron for a $73 million project to modernize toll systems at seven Bay Area bridges. The Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project will implement an open road tolling (ORT) system to improve safety, enhance …
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C.W. Driver Companies Celebrates Construction Completion of UC Santa Barbara’s Interactive Learning Pavilion
SANTA BARBARA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, announces the completion of the four-story Interactive Learning Pavilion at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB).
The 95,000-square-foot structure provides approximately 2,000 seats of classroom space, which includes five lecture halls, three classroom spaces for project-based learning, and …
DBIA Announces Six Projects in California as National Design-Build Project/Team Merit Award Winners
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announces the winners of the 2023 National Design-Build Project/Team Merit Awards. A total of 62 projects from across the United States were submitted for consideration in 10 different categories. The submissions underwent evaluation by a panel of industry experts.
“With the continued growth of …
Wider Shoulders and Truck Climbing Lane Improve Safety and Traffic Flow on SR 169 in Nevada
When most people think of Nevada, they probably envision Las Vegas. The glitzy town is part of Clark County. Approximately 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas is Moapa Valley. Although still part of Clark County, this area is rural and includes mountains and deserts. This is where the Nevada Department …
Granite Selected for Approximately $72M Project in Capitola, California
CAPITOLA, CA — Granite has been awarded an approximately $72 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to build auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder facilities on Highway 1 between Bay/Porter and State Park Drive in Capitola, California. Funded by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC), with Local …
Efforts to Raise State Route 37 Corridor, Restore Habitat Get Big Boost from Federal Funding
MARIN COUNTY, CA — California’s efforts to ensure the long-term resiliency of State Route 37 (SR-37) and San Pablo Bay received a significant boost with the infusion of $155 million in federal funding. The California Transportation Commission formally allocated the funds to elevate a key section of State Route 37 …
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California Invests More than $3.1B in Projects to Rebuild and Upgrade State’s Transportation Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated more than $3.1 billion for projects that will improve the state’s transportation infrastructure, making it safer, more sustainable, and more reliable.
The allocation includes nearly $1.8 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 …
Cosm Team Tops Out Structural Steel on Hollywood Park Entertainment Venue
INGLEWOOD, CA — The Cosm at Hollywood Park team recently celebrated topping out the 62,000-square-foot entertainment venue’s structural steel. The Mayor of Inglewood and representatives from project partners SME Steel, Sasco, Murray Company, Anning-Johnson Company, Cosm, HKS, Wilson Meany, The Kroenke Group, …
HGA-Designed Arts Sculpture Lab Breaks Ground at California State University, Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA — Designed by national interdisciplinary firm HGA, the reimagined Arts Sculpture Lab at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) will provide students and faculty with learning environments and studios that support the institution’s delivery of an equitable arts education in the region, preparing students for their lives …
Crews Celebrate Topping Out of Aperture Del Mar in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA — Joined by developer Gemdale USA and end user Neurocrine Biosciences, DPR Construction recently topped out Aperture Del Mar in San Diego. More than 80 local workers from a variety of trades worked 60,700 hours without a recordable incident to bring the project to this point.
“This …
Skanska Announces Completion of Sutter Health’s Samaritan Court Ambulatory Care and Surgery Center
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Skanska recently completed Sutter Health’s Samaritan Court Ambulatory Care and Surgery Center (Samaritan Court), a three-story, 69,000-square-foot medical office building that allows the client, Sutter Health, to offer patient access to more convenient, affordable, and connected care across the region. In addition to leveraging several innovative …
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Granite Selected for Approximately $23M Surface Replacement Project Along Highway 101
WATSONVILLE, CA — Granite has been awarded an approximately $23 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to upgrade Highway 101 in Mendocino, California. Project funding will come from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is expected to be included in Granite’s second quarter CAP.
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Latest Segment of Foothill Gold Line Nears Completion
A massive transportation project in California's San Gabriel Valley region has recently commemorated a significant milestone, with the completion of all track work for the Glendora to Pomona segment of the Foothill Gold Line light rail system. This 9.1-mile segment, which includes new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, …
California Governor Announces $1.5B in Port Infrastructure Upgrades to Power Supply Chain
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom announces an investment of more than $1.5 billion — including approximately $450 million for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels, and vehicles — as part of the state’s work to build a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient supply chain.
“No other state has a supply chain …
Balfour Beatty Celebrates Completion of Regional San’s EchoWater Project
ELK GROVE, CA — Balfour Beatty celebrates the completion of the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District’s (Regional San) $1.7 billion EchoWater Project near Elk Grove, California. As one of the largest public works projects in the Sacramento region, the new upgrades were completed on schedule and under budget, providing a …
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Delivers Segment 1 of the Honolulu Rail Project
HONOLULU, HI — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announces that HART has completed construction and delivered the initial operating segment of the Honolulu Rail Project to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS). The initial operating segment consists of 10.75 miles of rail guideway …
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Foothill Gold Line Celebrates Completion of Major Work for New Light Rail Track System
LA VERNE, CA — The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) recently held a Track Completion Ceremony to celebrate the completion of major work for the new light rail track system for the 9.1-mile, four-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona. The celebration took place …
Los Angeles Metro’s Regional Connector Opens to Public
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) $1.8 billion Regional Connector project officially opened to the public, providing riders with improved connections and a better overall transit experience. The newly constructed 1.9-mile rail link connects three existing light rail lines, allowing light rail trains to …
Stantec to Lead Design for Water Resource Recovery Facility on San Francisco’s Treasure Island
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Stantec, a sustainable design and engineering company, was selected by The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to lead design for a new water resource recovery facility on San Francisco’s Treasure Island. The island has undergone decades of geotechnical improvements to make it habitable for …
San Diego's Mid-Coast Corridor Project Named Best Construction Project of 2023, Receives Build America Grand Award
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) and Construction Risk Partners has honored Mid-Coast Transit Constructors with the 2023 Build America Grand Award for the Mid-Coast Corridor project in San Diego, California. As the top prize of the Build America Awards, this award designates the Mid-Coast Corridor as the best construction …
Granite Construction Rehabilitates I-8 in San Diego County for 70 More Years of Use
Interstate 8, which runs from the Pacific Ocean to south central Arizona, is a major traffic corridor through southern California, most significantly through the metropolitan San Diego area, where it carries a wide range of commuter, recreational, industrial, and agricultural traffic. The heavy (and growing) traffic numbers have resulted in …
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Construction Opportunities Abound for Health Care Facilities Throughout the US
Billions of dollars are available throughout the country for new health care facilities, and many of them will be designed to provide mental health services. The needs related to behavioral health are great in America, and the growing number of individuals waiting for services and support is escalating at alarming …
California Invests Nearly $2B in Transportation Infrastructure, Approves Another $2.3B for Future Projects
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently invested nearly $2 billion into improving the state’s transportation infrastructure while approving an additional $2.3 billion for future projects.
The nearly $2 billion allocation reflects more than $571 million in funding from the 2021 federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) …
Granite's Highway 101 CMGC Work Continues with an Approximately $48M Contract
WATSONVILLE, CA — Granite has been awarded a $48 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to reconstruct a section of Highway 101: Montecito project in Santa Barbara County, California.
This project is the fourth mainline segment (4D North) awarded to Granite under its Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) …
HDR to Provide Program and Construction Management Services for Landside Components of LAX’s Airfield & Terminal Modernization Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has selected an HDR-led team to provide program management and construction management services for the landside portion of its transformative Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP). The modernization will add a new terminal, concourse, and airfield upgrades as well as …
Stantec Partners with Carbon Removal Startup to Design First-of-its-Kind Advanced Water Treatment Facility
PALMDALE, CA — Stantec has partnered with the Palmdale Water District (PWD) and carbon removal startup Capture6 to design a first-of-its-kind Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) demonstration facility with novel brine management technology in Palmdale, California.
The AWT demonstration facility is part of PWD’s Pure Water Antelope Valley (Pure Water AV) …
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10x Genomics Opens New HOK-Designed Lab and Office Building
PLEASANTON, CA — 10x Genomics has opened a new HOK-designed lab and office building at its expanding campus in Pleasanton, California. The 150,000-square-foot building represents the latest milestone for the company that was founded a decade ago in a Bay Area garage and today employs more than 1,200 people. …
Sundt Breaks Ground on New Student Housing Complex at Cal Poly Humboldt
SACRAMENTO, CA — Sundt Construction recently joined Cal Poly Humboldt and SCB Architects in a groundbreaking celebration for a new residence hall complex for Cal Poly Humboldt, the largest student housing project in the university’s history.
“Sundt has a long history of building student housing complexes for the California State …
Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles Honored with Top Engineering Achievement, the 2023 Grand Conceptor Award
The Sixth Street Viaduct Project in Los Angeles has been awarded the 2023 Grand Conceptor Award, recognizing it as the most outstanding engineering achievement of the year. The project was honored at the 57th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala (EEA), a national juried competition awards ceremony sponsored by the American …
Swinerton Strengthens Foothold in California's Central Valley with Growing Construction Portfolio
LEEMORE, CA — Swinerton, a California-based general contractor with 135 years of expertise, continues to make strides in the region, expanding its portfolio to over $420 million in upcoming construction projects for the education, medical, civic, and gaming industries. Swinerton's heritage has deep roots in the Central Valley since …
Jacobs to Manage Architecture and Engineering for US Navy in the Southwest
PHOENIX, AZ — Jacobs secured a single award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) to perform multi-discipline Architecture-Engineering (A-E) Services in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and other approved areas of responsibility.
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The Hensel Phelps + Studio-MLA | Krueck Sexton Partners Design-Build Team Wins LAX Landscaping Improvement Program
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) awarded the Landscaping Improvement Program to the Hensel Phelps + Studio MLA | Krueck Sexton Partners team. The $60 million, progressive design-build program includes a series of vibrant and accessible outdoor spaces with modernized amenities and architectural screening along the parking …
San Francisco State University Starts Construction for First-Year Residence Hall to Provide More Affordable Student Housing
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco State University recently held a ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the West Campus Green (WCG) project. The project includes a first-year residence hall that will add 750 affordable beds, a dining facility, and a student health center. San Francisco State hired …
FHWA Announces $300M Investment in Bridge Projects Across the United States, $24M to Fund the Palm Avenue Bridge Project in California
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently revealed plans to allocate nearly $300 million for nine small- and medium-sized bridge projects in both urban and rural areas. The grants, awarded in eight states and the District of Columbia, are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Bridge …
Caltrans Replaces Iconic Glenn Highway 162 Butte City Bridge
California may be synonymous with Hollywood and Silicon Valley, yet the massive state has been the nation’s top agricultural state since the end of World War II. Glenn County, which is in north central California, is home to many farms that produce almonds, walnuts, rice, and more. Butte City, a …
California Governor Announces $690M for Public Transportation Projects
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom announces an award of more than $690 million to 28 new public transportation projects in disadvantaged communities to close out the first wave of a historic infusion of state funding to expand transit and passenger rail service throughout the state, helping to cut planet-warming …
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Skanska Selected to Make Improvements to State Route 57/60 Freeway Interchange
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CA — Skanska has signed a contract with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to make improvements to the State Route 57/60 interchange that runs through the City of Diamond Bar and the City of Industry in Southern California. The total contract value is worth …
C.W. Driver Begins Construction of Menifee Union School District Elementary School #15
MENIFEE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California for more than 100 years, announces the start of construction on their newest project for Menifee Union School District, a $54.5 million K-5 elementary school that will have an estimated student capacity of 600 when it opens, with completion …
HDR to Complete Final Design for $1.567B Port of Long Beach Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility
OMAHA, NE — The Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has unanimously voted to extend HDR’s contract to create the final design for the $1.567 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility through 2027.
The project will create a new on-dock facility to streamline the movement of …
HGA-Designed Renovation Ushers in a New Era for Sacramento’s Signature Renaissance Tower
SACRAMENTO, CA — HGA has completed a full-scale modernization of the public-facing spaces within the Renaissance Tower located in downtown Sacramento, California. The firm was brought in by U.S. alternative asset management company, The RMR Group, to redesign the building’s main entrance, common area, and expanded lobby to better …
Courthouse Commons Tunnel Project Receives ACEC Honor Award
SAN DIEGO, CA — American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) recognizes Kleinfelder and Delve Underground with an Engineering Excellence Honor Award for the Courthouse Commons Tunnel Project — an $83 million, 23-foot-diameter, 328-foot-long, concrete-lined tunnel and three-story underground transfer facilities shaft for transporting inmates from the Downtown …
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Caltrans and Security Paving Reconstruct I-680 with Minimal Disruptions to the Public
California’s Interstate 680 runs north to south in Northern California. Built in the 1920s, the 70-mile I-680 goes from near Fairfield to San Jose. Among the cities I-680 passes are San Ramon and Sunol. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is in the middle of a project on I-680 that …
Foothill Gold Line Light Rail Project Celebrates a Major Milestone
MONROVIA, CA — The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) announces that all grade crossing reconstruction work requiring long-term street closures for the project's 21 at-grade (street level) crossings from Glendora to Pomona has now been completed. The grade crossing milestone is a major achievement for the 9.1-mile, four-station …
Granite Construction Awarded Contract for Avenue J Interchange Improvements in Lancaster, California
WATSONVILLE, CA — Granite Construction has been selected by the City of Lancaster to lead an approximately $30 million contract for various improvements to the Avenue J (Ave J) Interchange at California State Route 14 (SR 14). The project will be funded by the California Department of Transportation, the …
C.W. Driver Companies Announces Completion of $52.5M Solis Park K-8 School Facility
IRVINE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California for more than 100 years, announces the completion of the 108,000-square-foot K-8 Solis Park School campus for Irvine Unified School District, constructed within the FivePoint master-planned community known as Great Park Neighborhoods. The school welcomed kindergarten through fifth grade …
Jacobs to Design and Build Advanced Water Reuse Facility in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Jacobs has been selected by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) as the progressive design-build contractor for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF). The project is a key part of the City of Los …
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HGA-Designed Child, Adolescent, and Adult Behavioral Health Services Center Breaks Ground at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
SAN JOSE, CA — The new Child, Adolescent, and Adult Behavioral Health Services Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) celebrates the groundbreaking for the primary phase of construction. Designed by national, interdisciplinary architectural and engineering firm HGA, the facility will consolidate Santa Clara County’s behavioral health offerings, …
West-Tech Contracting Creates State-of-the-Art Biolife Sciences Research Center in San Diego
Having been in business for more than 30 years, Rick Engebretson would like to think he’s seen it all. And then something comes along which tells him, in no uncertain terms, that he hasn’t. His most recent reality-check came in a high-profile project in San Diego’s harbor front district. There, …
HGA Celebrates Groundbreaking at California State University Fullerton’s Visual Arts Complex
FULLERTON, CA — HGA participated in the groundbreaking for the Visual Arts Complex at California State University (CSU) Fullerton. The arts complex will support the Department of Visual Arts forward-looking views of art education, positioning the campus to better serve a growing and diverse student population.
The work encompasses the …
Highland Fairview Names Stantec as Prime Consultant on $25B Net Zero World Logistics Center
MORENO VALLEY, CA — Stantec has been selected as the prime consultant for private real estate developer Highland Fairview’s World Logistics Center project in Moreno Valley, California. The estimated $25 billion investment will be constructed over seven years and will be the largest planned logistics and business park in …
Four Projects in California Receive Build America Awards from AGC and Construction Risk Partners
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) and Construction Risk Partners recently honored this year’s best new and renovation construction projects with Build America Awards at the AGC Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Build America Merit Awards were also presented to construction companies at the convention.
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Rehabbed Pavement to Provide Smoother Ride on California State Route 23
California’s State Route 23 runs between the Santa Clara River and the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. This area, which is northwest of Los Angeles, includes Ventura County. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently working on a stretch of SR 23 in Ventura County that connects Thousand Oaks, …
California High-Speed Rail Authority Selects Atlas and its JV Partners for $400M Program Management Contract
SACRAMENTO, CA — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Atlas), an infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, announces that it is a member of the joint venture team that was selected to provide program delivery support for the California High-Speed Rail project. The joint venture, led by AECOM, includes Atlas, other partners, …
AGC of California Honors Award Winners at 2023 Installation & Awards Gala
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) recently announced the winners of the Constructor Awards and Achievement Awards at the Fairmont San Francisco, at its annual black-tie Installation & Awards Gala honoring the year's best in the construction industry.
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MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Celebrates the Topping Out of $80M Women's Health Pavilion
LAGUNA HILLS, CA — MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, a nonprofit medical center in Orange County, celebrated the topping out, the marking of the placement of the last beam, of its forthcoming Women’s Health Pavilion. The new, $80 million, three-story, 40,000-square-foot facility, which is scheduled to open in summer 2023 in …
LAX Automated People Mover Earns Envision Gold Award for Sustainable Infrastructure
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) train system has won an Envision Gold Award for Sustainable Infrastructure from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).
The ISI noted that the LAX APM project scored exceptionally well across many indicators in the Envision framework …
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Stantec Selected to Design the California High-Speed Rail Extension from Merced to Madera
MERCED, CA — Stantec has been selected to design the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s extension from Merced to Madera, a key section between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The extension covers 33.9 miles and will include 40 structures. The Merced to Madera design contract is valued at $41 million, which …
The New Rose Pak Station Opens in San Francisco's Chinatown
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — DLR Group, along with the City of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, recently celebrated the official opening of Central Subways (Third Street Lite Rail Phase 2) expansion. Mayor London Breed and other city officials addressed attendees and cut the ribbon at the Union Square/Market Street …
FHWA Awards $400M Large Bridge Grant to Golden Gate Bridge, a Vital Transportation Link for Tens of Millions of Vehicles Each Year
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded a $400 million Large Bridge Grant to the final phase of a project that will replace, retrofit, and install critical structural elements on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The grant is part of the Bipartisan …
North Coast Corridor Program Brings Widespread Upgrades to I-5
Involving rail, sea, and highway, the first phase of the North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program in San Diego is comprehensive. Upon completion, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) project will impact commuters, pedestrians, cyclists, and sea life. The large project features interesting …
ACEC California Announces 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards
SACRAMENTO, CA — The American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announces the 2023 recipients of its annual Engineering Excellence Awards. Projects were recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value. Twelve projects earned the Honor Award distinction, 13 were recognized with Merit Awards, and …
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HOK and McCarthy Chosen as Design-Build Team for UCLA Health Neuropsychiatric Hospital Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — HOK and McCarthy have been selected by UCLA Health to transform the former Olympia Medical Center in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles into a neuropsychiatric hospital.
UCLA Health’s inpatient neuropsychiatric program is currently housed in the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, located within Ronald …
UC Davis Health Inaugurates Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute
SACRAMENTO, CA — UC Davis Health recently celebrated the opening of the new Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building and expansion of the Ambulatory Care Center. The facilities are providing hope to the vision-impaired for sight restoration through advanced technology, pioneering research, and some of the world’s best eye care …
Latitude 33 Celebrates National and Regional DBIA Awards for County of San Diego Youth Transition Campus, Phase 1
SAN DIEGO, CA — Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering is celebrating two recent award wins from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for the County of San Diego Youth Transition Campus (YTC), Phase 1. The DBIA honored the project with a National Award of Merit in the Federal, State, County, …
Austin-Webcor JV Team Delivers World’s First WELL Core Certified Airport Terminal at San Francisco International Airport
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Boarding Area B (BAB) is officially the world’s first WELL Core Certified airport terminal, exceeding the wellness-focused designation’s requirements with the highest available rating — WELL Certified Platinum. WELL Certification is administered by the International WELL Building …
Sukut Construction Blasts New Path Through Central Valley
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with Calaveras County, is working on a project in the centrally located county. State Route 4 (SR 4) is a major east-west connector and although much of it has been improved to current design standards, this project is on a segment that …
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Erickson-Hall Completes Pacific Sky School in Del Mar Union School District
ESCONDIDO, CA — Erickson-Hall Construction Co. recently joined more than 100 educators, community members, and stakeholders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Pacific Sky School in Del Mar Union School District. Located in San Diego, the new K-6 school was funded by the district's Measure MM passed in 2018. The …
Cushing Terrell Awarded IDIQ Contracts to Support Interior Department Projects
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell and Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture partner Hollingsworth Pack have been awarded an IDIQ (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) contract for architecture and engineering (A/E) services with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) in support of projects funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). …
C.W. Driver Companies Begins Construction on New Chemistry & Biotechnology Building for MiraCosta College
OCEANSIDE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, announces construction commencement on a new, design-build, two-story Chemistry & Biotechnology Building for MiraCosta Community College District (MCCD) that will provide a science facility for 21st century learning science environments. Set for completion in July 2024, this …
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building, 611 Cowper Street
PALO ALTO, CA — Hayes Group Architects received a coveted Award for Architectural Excellence for 611 Cowper Street, a project commissioned by the real estate development and investment company R&M Properties.
The City of Palo Alto Architectural Review Board (ARB) selected 611 Cowper Street from more than 100 constructed …
R.D. Olson Completes First Phase of 6-Acre Mixed-Use Development
WESTMINSTER, CA — R.D. Olson, a general contracting firm, and KTGY, a full-service architecture, branding, interior, and planning firm, announce the completion of the Bolsa Row Apartments. The 234,234-square-foot mixed-use building will serve as the gateway to the Little Saigon District, home to the nation’s largest Vietnamese-American population. …
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Golden State Bridge Brings a Pair of 65-Year-Old Bridges Up to Standard
The California Transportation Authority (Caltrans) is working on a pair of bridges in the far northwest corner of California, just south of Oregon in Del Norte County. The project includes both the Hunter Bridge and Panther Creek Bridge north of Klamath along Route 101. The two-lane bridges, built in the …
LA Metro Celebrates Opening of HNTB-Designed K Line
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently celebrated the opening of the K Line. The K Line connects one of the most culturally diverse communities in Los Angeles County to the greater Metro Rail network and includes seven new stations located in the communities of …
Erickson-Hall Completes Los Alamitos High School STEM Building
ESCONDIDO, CA — Erickson-Hall Construction Co. recently joined the Los Alamitos Unified School District for a ribbon cutting ceremony of Los Alamitos High School's new $52-million STEM Building. The program featured speakers from the school, district, Board of Education, and development team, as well as performances by the student marching …
C.W. Driver Completes $50.9M Multi-Disciplinary Facility - Building M for Long Beach City College
LONG BEACH, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of a 95,500-square-foot, multi-disciplinary facility for Long Beach City College. Designed to be a 21st-century learning environment and achieve LEED Gold Certification, the $50.9-million, three-story facility is the first design-build project funded by the state of California. Located on the …
Stantec Selected by U.S. Navy’s Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest for Critical IDIQ Contract
LOS ANGELES, CA — Stantec has been selected by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest to lead multidiscipline architect-engineer and consulting services as part of a five-year, $30-million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) single award task order contract.
The IDIQ contract awarded to Stantec Government Services focuses on encroachment management …
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Critical Construction Underway in Advance of Harbor-UCLA Expansion
TORRANCE, CA — Large-scale utility construction is underway at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center campus, part of preparations for the replacement hospital currently in the design phase.
Health care builder Abbott Construction is leading the make-ready utility project to support the new 400,000-square-foot outpatient treatment and support building. The work goes …
NorCal Increases Mobility on State Route 99
Nearly every driver has the same goal for their commute – to get to their destination as quickly and safely as possible. District 03 of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is nearly complete with a massive project, SAC 5 Corridor Enhancement Project, that will help with both objectives. The …
EPA Announces $225M WIFIA Loan to the City of San Diego to Protect Water Quality and Reduce Flood Risks
SAN DIEGO, CA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a $225-million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of San Diego, California, to support the Stormwater Capital Improvement Project. With EPA’s WIFIA loan, the City of San Diego will protect water quality, reduce flood …
Balfour Beatty, LINXS Constructors Tops Out Sixth and Final LAX People Mover Station with Structural Steel
LOS ANGELES, CA — Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, announces another major milestone on the ongoing modernization of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the placement of the last structural steel beam for the Automated People Mover (APM) train stations. This achievement signifies substantial progress …
Blach Construction Celebrates Grand Opening of Tanforan Memorial Statue and Plaza
SAN BRUNO, CA — Blach Construction recently joined the Tanforan Assembly Center Memorial Committee (TACMC) to celebrate the unveiling of a historic memorial plaza and bronze statue to honor the 8,000 Bay Area residents of Japanese ancestry who were unjustly imprisoned at Tanforan “Assembly Center” during World War II.
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Clark Construction Delivers Snapdragon Stadium on Schedule
SAN DIEGO, CA — Clark Construction Group recently joined San Diego State University (SDSU) leaders, city officials, and guests to cut the ribbon on the Snapdragon Stadium.
Designed as a hub for sports and entertainment, the new 35,000-capacity venue provides a home field for SDSU Aztec Football, as well as …
Longfellow Begins Development of Bioterra Life Sciences Campus in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA — Longfellow Real Estate Partners recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its 323,000-square-foot Bioterra campus. The six-story campus, designed by HOK with McCarthy Builders serving as general contractor, will have a rooftop patio overlooking Sorrento Mesa, with specially curated food and beverage options open to the public.
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C.W. Driver Companies Completes $33M Silicon Beach Creative Office Project in Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of a 36,736-square-foot creative office building in downtown Santa Monica. The three-story, steel-frame structure is split into two wings by a U-shaped footprint above the ground level that centers around an exposed courtyard on the second floor. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps …
USDOT Awards $150M INFRA Grant to Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project, Fueling Economic Growth and Regional Mobility for California and Mexico
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded $1.5 billion in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grants to highway, multimodal freight, and rail projects across the country. In the California Builder & Engineer area, a $150-million INFRA grant was awarded to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Otay Mesa …
Nevada DOT Partners With Q&D Construction to Preserve State Routes 431 and 28 Near Lake Tahoe
Imagine your favorite vacation spot. Perhaps, the vision includes sand, sea, and mountains. One thing the vision doesn’t include is poor road conditions that connect you to your happy place. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is in the middle of a project whose limits are near a popular vacation …
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Hydrostor Selects Kiewit to Advance Engineering for Willow Rock, the Largest Stand-Alone Energy Storage Project in California
ROSAMOND, CA — Hydrostor Inc. (Hydrostor), a long-duration energy storage solution provider, and Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. (Kiewit), have entered an agreement to advance Front-End Engineering and Design studies for the 500 MW Willow Rock Energy Storage Center (Willow Rock), which would be the largest stand-alone energy storage project in …
USDOT Announces $75M Loan for High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on US 101 in Santa Barbara County, California
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA — The U.S. Department of Transportation announces that its Build America Bureau has provided a low-interest loan totaling $75 million to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority to construct a 7.5-mile extension of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on US 101 in Santa Barbara …
Graniterock Constructs Santa Cruz Bridge at Grade Before Digging Tunnel Underneath for New Wildlife Crossing on Highway 17
In Santa Cruz County, California, 65,000 vehicles travel the steep, winding Highway 17 each day. When mountain lions and other animals try to cross the busy road – their only path between habitats – it often goes badly for drivers and animals.
To increase safety for all species, a unique, …
Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Celebrates Opening of HNTB-Designed Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering officially opened the new Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project in downtown Los Angeles with several celebrations. It is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles and replaces the original, seismically deficient structure that was built …
Balfour Beatty Awarded More Than $235M in Contracts to Deliver Projects in California
LOS ANGELES, CA — Within the last six weeks, Balfour Beatty has been awarded multiple contracts totaling more than $235 million in value to construct essential K-12, correctional/justice, and federal projects across California.
As general contractor, Balfour Beatty’s recently awarded projects in California include:
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HGA Sacramento Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating
SACRAMENTO, CA — HGA’s commitment to employee and client wellbeing is demonstrated through the newly achieved WELL Health-Safety Rating by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in the Sacramento office. All HGA offices are expected to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is informed by the …
California State Transportation Agency Awards Nearly $800M for Transit and Intercity Rail Projects
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Transportation Agency awarded nearly $800 million to 23 projects statewide to expand transit and intercity rail service and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The fifth cycle of Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grants kicks off a period of historic investment to improve and …
Presidio Tunnel Tops, National Park Destination in the Presidio of San Francisco, Opens to the Public
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi along with community leaders and Partnership for the Presidio representatives celebrated the opening of Presidio Tunnel Tops. This new park destination marks the culmination of a 20-year transformation of the Presidio's waterfront. Presidio Tunnel Tops adds 14 acres to the Golden Gate …
Friant-Kern Canal Capacity-Restoration Project Breaks Ground
TULARE COUNTY, CA — The Bureau of Reclamation, Friant Water Authority, and California Department of Water Resources recently broke ground on a $177-million construction project to restore capacity in a 10-mile portion of the Friant-Kern Canal in Central California. Global design firm Stantec is assisting the agencies on the critically …
Stantec Construction Engineering and Inspection Services Extended by Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Through 2026
HONOLULU, HI — Stantec has been selected to continue construction engineering and inspection services for the east section of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) driverless and electric light rail project. The $119-million contract is an extension of existing construction and engineering services Stantec is providing to HART and …
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Construction Underway on Mt. San Jacinto College STEM Facility
RIVERSIDE, CA — Mt. San Jacinto College students, faculty, staff, and community members celebrated a milestone and the official start of construction on the new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) facility at its new Menifee campus. DLR Group is designing the facility, which will prepare students for in-demand STEM …
San Diego Unified Leaders, Kensington Community Join Franklin Elementary Students in Kicking Off Campus Modernization
SAN DIEGO, CA — A Kensington landmark is getting a major renovation from C.W. Driver Companies. Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet School students, alumni, community members, and San Diego Unified School District representatives grabbed shovels to pose in front of a makeshift dirt mound, as part of the district’s traditional …
DLR Group to Design New School in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA ― The San Francisco Unified School District has hired DLR Group to collaborate with design-build team McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. on the delivery of the new Mission Bay School to serve one of the city’s newest and fastest growing neighborhoods.
Mission Bay is a diverse and thriving …
Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report Unveils Two Proposed Design Concepts
A team of faculty at the University of Hawaii Community Design Center, School of Architecture, and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning recently completed the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report, which created a concept/vision plan for the harbor and generated a conceptual cost estimate for the vision …
Caltrans Reconstructs SR 99 from Selma to Fowler
Located in the Central Valley of California, State Route 99 runs north-south. A stretch of the 400-plus-mile highway – which was part of a route that used to run from Mexico to Canada – between Fowler and Selma is being worked on by the California Department of Transportation.
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Construction Begins on Long-Awaited Compton High School
LOS ANGELES, CA — Construction is officially underway at the new Compton High School in California. DLR Group's designers recently joined dignitaries, school district leaders, staff, students, and community members to celebrate the milestone.
"A cornerstone of our district's turnaround and elevation has been our investment in facilities improvements, …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes Swenson Family Hall of Engineering at Chapman University
ORANGE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces completion of the three-story Swenson Family Hall of Engineering at Chapman University, the new home of the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. The project consisted of a 31,000-square-foot interior build-out within the existing Keck Center for Science and Engineering, …
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Unveils New Expansion Tower
SACRAMENTO, CA — Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (SSRRH) recently celebrated the completion of a new 58,000-square-foot hospital expansion tower, designed by the Sacramento office of global architecture and engineering firm Stantec. This first phase of SSRRH’s major expansion and renovation project will enhance access to acute hospital services …
UC Regents Approve Plan for New Hospital at Parnassus Heights
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — UC San Francisco has received approval for its plans to build a hospital at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights to meet the region’s growing demand for specialty care and California’s rigorous hospital seismic requirements.
The University of California Board of Regents voted to …
Balfour Beatty Awarded Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Overhead Contact System Rehabilitation Phase 3 Project
SAN JOSE, CA — Balfour Beatty has been awarded approximately $16 million to deliver Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Overhead Contact System (OCS) Rehabilitation Phase 3 project. Once complete, the project will continue to enable the VTA to provide long-lasting, safe, and reliable service for passengers of Santa …
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Caltrans Partners with Teichert and MCM Construction to Widen Highway 70 in Butte County
A decades long dream to widen State Highway 70 from Chico to Sacramento, California, is coming to fruition and will improve traffic flow and safer passage through the agricultural area.
“The project is designed to improve safety,” says Cameron Knudson, Project Manager for Caltrans in Marysville.
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UC Berkeley Releases Campus Master Plan
BERKELEY, CA — After a multi-year, comprehensive planning process, Sasaki announces the development of the UC Berkeley Campus Master Plan. UC Berkeley faces complex, significant challenges: a changing climate; the need for more housing; evolving learning environments and campus life activities; emerging mobility trends; seismic safety; and aging facilities. Sasaki’s …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes Innovation and Instruction Building at California State University, Dominguez Hills
CARSON, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of the $66.5-million Innovation and Instruction Building at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). The new four-story structure features a 250-seat auditorium for teaching and symposia, one 120-seat active learning classroom, two 60-seat case study-rooms, meeting rooms, computer labs, event spaces, …
Swinerton Completes $43 Million in Contract Value for the Long Beach Airport New Ticketing Lobby and Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Facility
LONG BEACH, CA — Swinerton, a California-based builder with more than 130 years of experience, announces the completion of Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) New Ticketing Lobby and Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Facility, which will allow for more efficient TSA screening. The $43 million in contract value project enhances …
LINXS Constructors Completes LAX Automated People Mover’s 2.25-Mile Train Guideway Superstructure
LOS ANGELES, CA — Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, celebrates the completion of the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Automated People Mover’s (APM) 2.25-mile train guideway superstructure. With the last concrete pour of the elevated guideway now complete, the centerpiece of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) …
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Skanska Celebrates Topping Out of 9000 Wilshire, a New Office Development in Beverly Hills
LOS ANGELES, CA — Skanska recently celebrated the topping out of 9000 Wilshire, a new office development designed to enhance the productivity and well-being of a creative workforce in the heart of Beverly Hills. The 50,000-square-foot, four-story building is the team’s first office development in Los Angeles.
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Ames Q&D Constructors Relies on In-Depth Coordination and Communication for Reno Spaghetti Bowl Xpress Project
Successfully completing improvements to northern Nevada’s busiest interchange amid material and labor shortages requires continuous and complex coordination.
As the $182 million Reno Spaghetti Bowl Xpress (SBX) project nears substantial completion at the end of 2022, “The main challenges are dealing with traffic, scheduling, and providing safe work zones,” said …
HNTB’s Bridge Projects Span Across Southern California
LOS ANGELES, CA — HNTB’s Southern California structures practice continues to expand under the leadership of Yung-Nien Wang, PE, HNTB Southern California Structures Group Director. The practice has grown to a team of 25 bridge and tunnel experts who are tapped to design some of the region’s most …
C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on STEM Education Building
SAN JACINTO, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, recently broke ground on Mt. San Jacinto Community College District’s STEM Science & Technology facility at the San Jacinto Campus. The $37-million contract is being built in partnership with LPA Architects. The facility is anticipated …
Final Phase of the I-5 South Corridor Project Nears Completion
As the final segment of Caltrans’ $677 million Interstate 5 South improvement project nears completion later this summer, work continues at a brisk pace.
“The overall project consists of six separate segments that bordered each other but had different start and end dates,” says Marc Bischoff, Public Information …
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Stantec Helps South County Regional Wastewater Authority Expand Facility, With a Focus on Sustainability
GILROY, CA — Stantec is assisting the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA) to expand its existing wastewater treatment plant near Gilroy, California, with the design of a new membrane bioreactor facility. The new facility, which broke ground in 2021, will add additional capacity of 2.5 million gallons per day …
Design-Build Team of Hensel Phelps, HMC Architects, and CO Architects to Deliver Upgrade of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
LOS ANGELES, CA — The design-build team of Hensel Phelps, HMC Architects, and CO Architects has been selected to lead the design and construction of a new Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Program. The program will consolidate medical services into new facilities on the 72-acre campus and ensure Harbor-UCLA …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes Menifee Valley Middle School Reconstruction
MENIFEE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of a reconstruction project for Menifee Valley Middle School. The $38-million, 71,277-square-foot project transitioned the campus to a magnet school focused on visual and performing arts. The renovation incorporates critical aspects of an art-focused middle school, the addition of two new …
Napa Valley Transportation Authority Breaks Ground on New Operations and Maintenance Facility
NAPA, CA — The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) recently broke ground on a new bus operations and maintenance facility outside the City of Napa. Global design firm Stantec is working with NVTA and Kimley-Horn on the $30-million project that supports fleet expansion, including the future implementation of electric buses. …
C.W. Driver Completes $41M Expansion of Granada Hills Charter
PASADENA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of a 90,000-square-foot expansion of Granada Hills Charter, one of the largest public charter schools in the U.S. The new campus, located a mile from the high school, has allowed the school to broaden its curriculum to offer transitional kindergarten through …
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San Diego Symphony Launches Major Renovation of its Indoor Home at Jacobs Music Center
SAN DIEGO, CA — Martha A. Gilmer, CEO of the San Diego Symphony, announces a major project to restore and renovate its historic home, the Jacobs Music Center, as a long-term commitment to the vitality of downtown San Diego. The project, with an estimated cost of $125 million, will honor …
HDR Earns 2022 ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards for Projects in California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Several HDR projects in California received 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The state-winning projects advanced to the national ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards competition, which culminates with the announcement of national award winners at the Engineering Excellence Awards Gala on …
Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis Offers Higher Water Recovery and Lower Brine Reject
As droughts and growing population affect water security around the globe, desalination becomes an increasingly important option. In communities searching for sustainable, long-term solutions, new technology can increase the efficiency of water treatment efforts.
Initially developed in the late 1950s, reverse osmosis (RO) desalination evolved into the leading desalination process. …
Vance Brown Oversees Construction of Packed Infrastructure and Exhibits at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Designed by CAW Architects
The new $33 million Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (JMZ) was not your typical project.
The design team, led by CAW Architects of Palo Alto, California, packed the small site with vertically layered, interactive exhibits that allow visitors to view the natural environment from different vantage points. In construction, …
Balfour Beatty Completes the Automated People Mover Train Guideway Superstructure over Century Boulevard
LOS ANGELES, CA — Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, the joint venture team responsible for constructing the Automated People Mover (APM) for LAX Integrated Express Solutions, successfully completes the train guideway superstructure over Century Boulevard during the delivery of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) APM project. …
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Balfour Beatty, Caltrain Celebrate Placement of Final Foundation on the Caltrain Electrification Project
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Balfour Beatty and Caltrain have successfully laid 3,092 foundations on the Caltrain Electrification Project, with the final foundation of the overhead catenary system recently set. Balfour Beatty and Caltrain held an event at the site of the final foundation to celebrate the team reaching the significant …
Caltrans and Alameda CTC Partner for Final Phase of SR 84 Improvement Project
The fifth and final phase of the $472 million State Route 84 improvement project in California, now under way, will bring the route up to expressway standards, reduce congestion and increase safety along the corridor and at the interchange with Interstate 680.
“This is an important corridor for east-west travel, …
EPA Announces $250M WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest, Martha Guzman, announces a $250-million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Union Sanitary District (USD) in Union City, California. EPA’s WIFIA loan will help fund upgrades to the …
843 N Spring Street, One of the Largest CLT Office Buildings in Los Angeles, Reaches a Milestone
LOS ANGELES, CA — Located directly across from the Chinatown Metro stop, 843 N Spring Street will be one of the largest Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings in Los Angeles. The installation of what will be 82,000 square feet of CLT panels in the hybrid timber structure is being developed by …
Flexible Discovery Building Transforms Santa Monica High School North Campus
California’s Santa Monica High School North Campus’s $133 million Discovery Building sets new standards for flexibility, technology and sustainability.
“This was a fun project to work on,” says Nathan Huntley, Senior Project Manager for McCarthy Building Companies of Los Angeles. “The concept of the building is for collaboration between …
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Announces Over $241M in Grants for America’s Ports
LONG BEACH, CA — The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary announces the award of more than $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
These grants demonstrate rapid action …
AECOM to Provide Construction Management Services for Whittier Union High School District Measure AA Bond Program
WHITTIER, CA — AECOM announces it has been selected to provide construction management services, as part of its design and consulting services business, for Whittier Union High School District (WUHSD) in Southern California. The contract is under WUHSD’s Measure AA bond program to modernize, upgrade, and expand its facilities.
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Stantec-Atkins-Dewberry Team Selected to Support National Flood Mapping and Risk Mitigation for FEMA
DENVER, CO — Stantec, as part of the Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction II (STARR II) Joint Venture, has been selected by FEMA to provide engineering and technical services for the National Flood Insurance Program under a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract valued at up to $300 million. STARR …
C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on $36.8M Mixed-Use Multifamily Development in San Gabriel Valley
PASADENA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently broke ground on a 58,258-square-foot mixed-use multifamily product for Begonia Real Estate Development in the San Gabriel Valley. With a total construction value of $36.8 million, the four-story podium structure will feature 74 market-rate apartments, 11,000 square feet of commercial space, and a …
McKinley Park Reopens to the Public with Above-Ground Amenities and Below-Ground Stormwater Storage
SACRAMENTO, CA — Sacramento’s McKinley Park recently reopened with multiple new amenities — including a six-million-gallon underground water vault to catch stormwater and help ease flooding in the community.
McKinley Park and much of East Sacramento historically experiences flooding during heavy rainfall events. Due to the area’s combined sewer system, …
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Webcor Delivers Newark’s Modernized Civic Center Utilizing Design-Build Model
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Newark Civic Center — a 73,240-square-foot design-build project delivered by Webcor and its design-build partner Perkins&Will — has officially reached full completion.
“The Newark Civic Center project has been a big success,” said Ray Collier, City Architect for the City of Newark. “From the beginning of …
Balfour Beatty, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Ratify Construction Contract Amendment for Caltrain Electrification Project Completion
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Balfour Beatty and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) have successfully reached a $347-million contractual agreement to revise and modify the scope of work and project schedule of the Caltrain Electrification Project. After input from project stakeholders and construction partners, the JPB approved the contract …
Reconfigured SR 57 Interchange to Improve Traffic Flow in Brea
Aiming to improve traffic conditions on State Road 57 at Lambert Road for the city of Brea, Caltrans has embarked on a $99.8 million project to reconfigure the interchange.
“This project provides congestion relief to improve the traffic flow at the interchange,” says Sheilah Fortenberry, Public Information Officer for …
USDOT Announces up to $19.92M in TIFIA Loan Credit Assistance for the Vine Bus Maintenance Facility Project
NAPA, CA — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has provided a direct Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) 35-year loan of up to $19.92 million under its Rural Projects Initiative (RPI) to Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) for the Vine Bus …
Comcast Spectacor and Populous Unveil G4 Studios and Offices in Burbank, California
BURBANK, CA — Comcast Spectacor has partnered with global architecture firm Populous to create a new home for its G4 digital and television network office and studio broadcast space. The new G4 headquarters is a reimagination and redevelopment of a historic studio building that once housed the TMZ and Inside …
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California, Arizona Agencies Invest in Large-Scale SoCal Water Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — Water agencies in Southern California and Arizona have formalized a new agreement to advance the development of one of the largest water recycling plants in the country that could produce up to 150 million gallons daily, enough to serve more than 500,000 homes in the SoCal …
Stantec, Kleinfelder Awarded Architecture-Engineering Contract for Dam/Levee Safety by the US Army Corps of Engineers
SACRAMENTO, CA — The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District has awarded Stantec and Kleinfelder an Architect-Engineer Civil Works/Dam Safety/Levee Safety Program Design Services contract with a capacity of $110 million. Partnering as Kleinfelder-Stantec, a joint venture, the firms will provide a full spectrum of design and construction …
San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility’s Cogeneration Facility Wins Multiple Awards
SAN JOSÉ, CA — The largest advanced wastewater treatment facility in the Western United States, the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF), recently received a pair of awards for its Cogeneration Facility. The 14-megawatt facility provides on-site power and heat, replacing aging cogeneration equipment at the wastewater facility. Delivery …
Stantec to Provide Support Services to County of Maui Office of Climate Change, Resilience, and Sustainability
WAILUKU, HI — Stantec, a global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm, has been selected by the County of Maui, Hawaii, to support the development and implementation of a whole-systems approach for its climate change, resilience, and sustainability program. The integrated approach, designed to build a resilient island community in …
Caltrans Reconstructs SR 78 in Escondido to Create a Safer Roadway for Commuters and Pedestrians
State Route 78 runs nearly the entire width of southern California. Escondido, California is about 30 miles north of San Diego and 20 miles from Oceanside, where SR 78 terminates. The California Transportation Authority (Caltrans) is in the middle of a project on SR 78 in Escondido.
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EPA Announces $224M Water Infrastructure Loan for Climate Resilience in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — At a virtual event with Mayor Eric Garcetti, California Water Resources Control Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel, and other officials, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced a $224-million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Los …
California, USDOT Announce Partnership on Supply Chain Infrastructure Program
SACRAMENTO, CA — On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to help tackle supply chain issues, and as part of the ongoing efforts of the Biden-Harris Task Force on Supply Chain Disruptions, Governor Newsom and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announce a strategic partnership to help facilitate …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes Orange Coast College Language Arts and Social Science Building
COSTA MESA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of a $61.5-million Language Arts and Social Science Building at Orange Coast College (OCC). The three-story, 107,760-square-foot facility houses classrooms, office spaces, conferences rooms, and support spaces, including a computer lab for English as a Second Language, facilities for speech, …
US Navy Selects WSM Pacific SIOP Joint Venture to Support West Coast Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific has selected the WSM Pacific SIOP Joint Venture, comprising global engineering and design firms Stantec, WSP USA, and Moffatt & Nichol, to lead multidiscipline architect-engineer services as part of a five-year, $500-million single …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes Twenty by Six, a $34.8M Creative Office Center in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces completion of a six-story mixed-use office and retail space for LeBeau Realty & Associates in downtown San Diego. Together with the developer’s existing 20-story tower located at 451 A Street, the two buildings complete “Twenty by Six,” a creative office center designed …
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Newest Project on UCSF Mission Bay Campus Breaks Ground
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm Stantec is an integrated design delivery partner — teamed with general contractor, Clark Construction — on the Block 34 Clinic Building facility, which has broken ground. The 182,800-square-foot, $335.8-million project is the newest addition to the University of California, San …
Caltrans Rebuilds SR 99 to Improve Safety and Traffic Flow in Live Oak
Caltrans has embarked on the $36 million State Road 99 Live Oak Streetscape, Safety, and Roadway Improvement Project to improve traffic flow and enhance local accessibility, with hopes that it will serve as a catalyst for revitalization of the local economy and downtown core of the City of Live Oak. …
AECOM Celebrates Groundbreaking of Intuit Dome, Future Home of the LA Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Intuit Dome, future home of the LA Clippers. AECOM previously announced that it is lead designer of the new arena and event venue in Inglewood, California. In addition, a joint venture of AECOM Hunt and …
USDOT Announces up to $628.93M in TIFIA Credit Assistance for Orange County Transportation Authority’s I-405 Improvement Project
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — The U.S. Department of Transportation announces its Build America Bureau has provided a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) direct loan in the amount of up to $628.93 million to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the I-405 Improvement Project. The department provides TIFIA …
R.D. Olson Repositions Historic Villa Park Orchards Building into Chapman University's New Sandi Simon Center for Dance
ORANGE, CA — R.D. Olson Construction, a general contracting firm in California, announces the construction of Chapman University’s Sandi Simon Center for Dance, a two-story facility designed to propel the university’s dance program to new levels of excellence. Located in Old Towne Orange, California, the project involves the adaptive …
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Caltrans Releases 2021 Strategic Plan for Interregional Transportation
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released its latest draft plan for highway and rail improvements that will more safely, efficiently, and sustainably move people and goods between different regions in the state.
The Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan (ITSP), which is updated every five years, guides …
Hensel Phelps Receives Two 2021 DBIA Awards in California
SAN DIEGO, CA — With 22 years of continuous Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) award achievement, design-build projects continue to be an area of expertise for Hensel Phelps. Since their first design-build project delivery in 1977, Hensel Phelps has completed roughly 370 design-build projects nationwide. As the nation’s cities …
Caltrans Expands US 101, the Gateway Between San Francisco and Silicon Valley
It’s an infrastructure issue that has existed for years wherever there are cars and roads. A highly trafficked, congested route should be expanded to allow for improved mobility. While the issue is obvious, financing is not. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is using a creative way to finance and …
Stantec-Designed Covina Transit Center Opens to Public
COVINA, CA — The Foothill Transit Covina Transit Center, a Park & Ride facility, recently opened to the public offering residents a high-capacity transit alternative to access Downtown Los Angeles. Global integrated design firm Stantec planned and designed the transit center and surrounding retail and parking structure components in partnership …
UC Davis Fully Opens Net Zero Student Housing Community with 3,290 Beds
DAVIS, CA — The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) recently hosted a grand opening for The Green at West Village, which includes 1.3 million square feet of student housing and amenity space. The $575-million project adds nearly 3,300 beds to the campus in apartment style units, helping the university …
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Recognized by American Institute of Architects
DOWNEY, CA — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recognized the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, California, in its 2021 Healthcare Design Awards program. SmithGroup led the development of a master plan, architectural and interior design for the complete transformation of the campus, creating a holistic, …
H&E Opens New Branch in Fresno, California
FRESNO, CA — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of a new rental branch in Fresno, California, bringing the number of H&E California facilities to 11. The 10,000-square-foot facility sits on six acres with a fully fenced yard area, offices, parts warehouse, and a repair shop with five …
MVE + Partners Celebrates Completion of Eight-Story Mixed-Use Community in Downtown Long Beach
LONG BEACH, CA — MVE + Partners (MVE), an architecture, planning, interiors, and urban design firm, announces the completion of a 285,415-square-foot infill mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Long Beach. Designed for developer Holland Partner Group, Volta on Pine features 271 apartment units, 1,300 square feet of …
Clark Completes Largest Project in UC San Diego's History
SAN DIEGO, CA — After 26 months of construction, Clark Construction delivered the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood at University of California San Diego (UCSD), fulfilling UCSD’s vision of a fully integrated university community.
Spanning seven buildings, the community is the new home to Sixth College and features …
SDSU’s Aztec Stadium Tops Out, Remains on Track for 2022 Grand Opening
SAN DIEGO, CA — The landscape at San Diego State University (SDSU) Mission Valley is rapidly evolving as construction progresses on the new Aztec Stadium. Clark Construction Group recently joined SDSU leaders, city officials, and guests to celebrate topping out the multi-use stadium. The topping out ceremony marks the completion …
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HGA and Snøhetta Selected to Design New UC San Francisco Parnassus Research and Academic Building
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has selected HGA and Snøhetta to design the new Research and Academic Building on its Parnassus Heights campus in San Francisco, California.
The Parnassus Research and Academic Building, known for now as the PRAB, will anchor the west end …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes New Temecula Valley Campus for Mt. San Jacinto College
TEMECULA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of Mt. San Jacinto College’s (MSJC) Temecula Valley Campus, marking the first permanent campus for higher education in the city. The 350,000-square-foot facility will enable MSJC to expand access to the residents of Southwest Riverside County and the surrounding communities.
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Caltrans and Golden State Bridge Restore Iconic Rio Vista Bridge Near Sacramento
The Rio Vista Bridge Emergency project will ensure electromechanical operational systems of this iconic bridge over the Sacramento River are reliable to avoid disruption to vehicular or marine traffic, while preserving the historic nature of the bridge.
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Stantec, XL Construction Start Construction on New UC Davis Health Administrative Building
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — Global design firm Stantec and Northern California-based general contractor XL Construction have started construction of new administrative office spaces for UC Davis Health, designed to support members of the university’s executive leadership team, as well as employees in the finance, revenue, and IT departments. The office …
Burns & McDonnell, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Break Ground on Restoration Project
SAN DIEGO, CA — Burns & McDonnell recently joined Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to break ground on the Moosa Creek Restoration project. This project will convert and restore an out-of-use golf course into a natural riparian protected habitat and will support …
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C.W. Driver Companies Completes $25M Emergency Shelter in Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of Yale Navigation Center, a 64,000-square-foot, two-story emergency homeless shelter in Santa Ana. Spearheaded by HomeAid Orange County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building new lives for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, the new facility will provide refuge for 275 …
I-405 Improvement Eases Congestion for Los Angeles Commuters
Traffic is the bane of every driver. Yet, everyone knows that they will periodically run into it. Californians, and Los Angeles area drivers, in particular, are familiar with busy highways and traffic congestion. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in cooperation with The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is working …
West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal Increases Airport Capacity, Provides Enhanced Technology and Passenger Comfort
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Turner Construction Company and PCL Construction joint venture team recently participated in the grand opening ceremony of the new West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. The completion of the terminal represents a major milestone for the City of Los …
USDOT Announces up to $225M to SBCTA for Construction of the I-10 Corridor Express Lanes Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has provided a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan of up to $225 million to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the I-10 Corridor Express Lanes …
C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on a New K-8 School in Irvine Unified School District
IRVINE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently commenced ground up construction on Solis Park School, a new K-8 school in Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Located within District 5 of the Great Park Neighborhoods, Solis Park School will serve approximately 1,000 students in the new community of Rise, as well …
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Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project Wins Project of the Year from California Transportation Foundation
LOS ANGELES, CA — HNTB was part of the team honored with Project of the Year from the California Transportation Foundation for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project. The project was one of four winners announced in advance of the 32nd Annual CTF Transportation Awards. Fourteen additional winners were announced …
Stantec-Designed Covina Transit Center Opens to the Public
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Foothill Transit Covina Transit Center, a Park & Ride facility, recently opened to the public offering residents a high-capacity transit alternative to access Downtown Los Angeles. Global integrated design firm Stantec planned and designed the transit center and surrounding retail and parking structure components in …
SoCal MWD Invests $19.6M in Water Recycling Project
SANTA MONICA, CA — The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) board of directors has voted to provide funding of up to $19.6 million to the Santa Monica Sustainable Water Supply Project — a project that MWD says will benefit the entire region.
The recycled water and groundwater …
Nevada DOT Cleans Up I-80/580 and US 395 Interchanges with Spaghetti Bowl Xpress
If you’re in Reno and asking for directions and locals mention the Spaghetti Bowl, don’t think they are talking about an Italian restaurant. The Spaghetti Bowl is a nickname for the interchange linking Interstates 80 and 580 and U.S. 395. The ramps and angles, seen from overhead, look like strands …
Golden Empire Transit Welcomes Expanded Transit Center to CSUB Campus
BAKERSFIELD, CA — Golden Empire Transit (GET) recently celebrated the opening of its expanded transit center at California State University - Bakersfield (CSUB), marked by a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony. The public transportation provider has been working with global architecture and engineering firm Stantec, who provided architecture, lighting design, and …
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Hensel Phelps, CO Architects Awarded New UC Riverside School of Medicine Education Building
RIVERSIDE, CA — The Regents of the University of California confirmed the selection of Hensel Phelps + CO Architects for the construction of the School of Medicine’s new $84-million Education Building II (SOM ED II) at UC Riverside. The team was selected by the SOM ED II working group and …
McCarthy Building Companies Constructs CSULB’s First Living Building Challenge Certified Buildings
The last time California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) had new student housing, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch were at the top of the charts.
That was 30 years ago.
Today, work is wrapping up on Parkside North Housing, CSULB’s first new dormitory in three decades. The $100 million …
Caltrans Improves Pavement Quality on I-10 Near Beaumont
There are three United States coast-to-coast interstates: I-10, I-80, and I-90. I-10, which originates just off the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California, and continues to Jacksonville, Florida, is the southernmost cross-country highway in the country. It runs just over 2,460 miles and is the fourth longest interstate in the …
Los Angeles World Airports Selects HOK+Arup for Three-Year Design and Planning On-Call Agreement
LOS ANGELES, CA — Joint venture led by HOK and Arup will provide architecture and engineering services for potential new building projects at Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the owner and operator of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport …
Kiewit-Stantec Design-Build Team Breaks Ground on Groundwater Remediation Projects in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Kiewit-Stantec design-build team recently broke ground on two multi-year projects that together total $400 million and will help remediate water from the San Fernando Valley Groundwater Basin (SFB) for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). The SFB covers 226 square …
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McCarthy Celebrates Topping Out at University of California San Diego Franklin Antonio Hall Engineering Facility
SAN DIEGO, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently celebrated the topping out for the new Franklin Antonio Hall at University of California San Diego. Franklin Antonio Hall will serve as a new facility for undergraduate and graduate-student leaning, both inside and outside the classroom. The 200,000-square-foot building has been …
C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on New $70M Classroom Building at University of California, Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently broke ground on the construction of a new four-story classroom building at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). The $78-million, 95,000-square-foot project includes approximately 2,000 seats of classroom space, which will house a variety of lecture halls, project-based learning spaces, and …
60 Swarm Projects Bring Vital Improvements to Heavily Used SR 60
A swarm of construction activity is bringing extensive upgrades to a heavily traveled corridor in Southern California. The “60 Swarm” is an impressive Caltrans undertaking of two projects along State Route 60 (SR 60) passing through the Caltrans District 8 counties of San Bernardino and Riverside – the Pavement Rehabilitation …
C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on 95,000-Square-Foot Athletic Center for Pomona College
CLAREMONT, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently broke ground on the expansion of Pomona College’s Athletic and Recreation Center. The construction cost of the project is $43 million. The new 95,000-square-foot facility will provide additional space for the Pomona-Pitzer athletics program, while boosting health and wellness for all members of …
Stantec-Designed San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Named ACEC California’s Top Engineering Project
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Stantec-designed San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Phase 2 modernization and expansion project was recently named the 2021 Golden State Award winner by American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), California. The Golden State Award is the highest honor ACEC California bestows as part of …
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Kleinfelder/Stantec Team Supporting Critical California Levee Projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers
SACRAMENTO, CA — The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District selected Kleinfelder and Stantec to provide engineering services for levee improvements on the Sacramento River in Northern California. The design project consists of seepage/stability improvements along the Sacramento River East Levee (SREL) downstream of the American River confluence …
MBH Architects Completes Mixed-Use Development, 300 Grant Ave
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — California-based MBH Architects announces the completion of 300 Grant Ave, a ground-up, 70,000-square-foot retail and office mixed-use development located in the heart of San Francisco’s downtown shopping district. The Lincoln Property Company development will breathe new life and opportunity to the corner of Grant Avenue and …
C.W. Driver Completes $32M Crown Valley Park Community Building in Laguna Niguel
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, announces the completion of the Crown Valley Park Community Building in Laguna Niguel. The $32-million, 30,000-square-foot community center and pool offers common spaces, classrooms, and fitness areas for residents to participate in a range of community …
Orange County Transportation Authority Selects Stantec to Design New Transit Security and Operations Center
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Global design firm Stantec has been selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to design a new $38-million Transit Security and Operations Center (TSOC). The TSOC will address the needs and requirements of OCTA’s operations with the goal of supporting job duties, efficiency, functionality, communication, …
Rosamond-Mojave Rehab Underway in Kern County
A $73 million improvement project in Kern County, California, the two-year Rosamond-Mojave Rehabilitation Project will add 40 years of life to State Route 14.
“This project will completely rehabilitate the northbound and southbound lanes for this 8-mile stretch of State Route 14, covering 32 lane miles in total,” says Michael …
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HOK to Design New Computer Science Building for USC
LOS ANGELES, CA — HOK is designing a computer science building for the University of Southern California on its University Park Campus near downtown Los Angeles. As the result of a gift from Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, the university is able to build a 102,000-square-foot home for the USC …
Three HOK-Designed Projects Win AIA San Mateo Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — AIA San Mateo’s annual design awards honor outstanding achievements in architecture and design across San Mateo County in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Construction Begins on Anderson Brulé Architects-Designed Behavioral & Social Sciences Building at El Camino College
TORRANCE, CA — Anderson Brulé Architects (ABA) was selected to complete the architectural planning and design for El Camino College’s (ECC) Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS) Building. As part of the ongoing campus facilities program at ECC, made possible by bond Measure E, the project recently broke ground and the …
Orange County I-5 Project Adds New Carpool Lanes to Busy Corridor
With the completion of the I-5 Central County Improvements Project, an essential transportation link in the central part of Orange County now generates less traffic congestion, fewer bottlenecks, and improved traffic operations along the section of I-5 between SR 55 and SR 57.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in …
AECOM to Upgrade One of the Largest Wastewater Treatment Plants in the US
LOS ANGELES, CA — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces that it has been selected to perform work through an Energy Savings Performance Contract for the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) in Carson, California. The contract includes upgrades to the pure oxygen production …
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C.W. Driver Companies Completes $36M Orange Coast College Kinesiology and Aquatics Pavilion
COSTA MESA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of the new Kinesiology and Aquatics Pavilion at Orange Coast College (OCC) in Costa Mesa. The new 88,000-square-foot athletics center features expanded and modernized space for a variety of OCC programs, including physical education, athletics, sports medicine, and kinesiology studies. …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes $12M Flintridge Preparatory School Bachmann Collaboration Building
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of the new Bachmann Collaboration Building at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Serving grades seven through 12, the new 18,000-square-foot, three-story building includes laboratories, art studios, classrooms, meeting rooms, and offices where students and faculty will …
Delta Sky Way at LAX Project Tops Out Ahead of Schedule
LOS ANGELES, CA — Hensel Phelps joined Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Delta, and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) representatives, architect of record ARUP, and hundreds of teaming partners to celebrate the topping out on the Delta Air Lines Terminal 2 and 3 Modernization project at Los Angeles International …
Eye-Catching Aesthetics Boost Curb Appeal of New Student Dorm at Cal State LA
This year holds exciting prospects for one of America’s thriving epicenters of higher education. California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is currently on track to complete its Student Housing East project in time to welcome students for the fall semester.
The new traditional-style student housing will be the …
California Transportation Commission Staff Recommends $2B in New Projects that Will Create More Than 100,000 Jobs
SACRAMENTO, CA — California Transportation Commission staff released their recommendations for $2 billion in new projects to reduce traffic, improve goods movement, increase transit service, and invest in bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The projects would create more than 100,000 jobs throughout the state over the next several years.
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Hawaii DOT Harbors Division Announces Award for Critical Improvements Project
HONOLULU, HI — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that the Kapalama Container Terminal Phase 2 project has been awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure West, which will complete the cornerstone project for the Harbors Modernization Plan. The project is the largest capital improvement project in Hawaii harbors' history. It …
Construction Begins on UC Irvine's New College of Health Sciences Complex
IRVINE, CA — Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, architecture and engineering firm HED, and architecture firm The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM) announce that construction is under way on a nine-acre health sciences complex at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).
The site will include a five-story, 135,111-square-foot building for the …
McCarthy Celebrates Steel Topping Out at Aperture Del Mar Life Sciences & Technology Campus
SAN DIEGO, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently celebrated the concrete topping out at the new Aperture Del Mar life sciences campus in San Diego. Aperture is a reconsideration of what a creative tech and life science innovation campus should be, featuring a fully integrated campus designed to elevate …
McCarthy Builds MarinHealth Medical Center Expansion Into Challenging Terrain
The new, $535 million Oak Pavilion at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, California, nestles in a hill composed of bedrock, with mud-like bay soil on the opposite side of the site. During construction, design-builder McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., of San Francisco dealt with record rainstorms and an unprecedented pandemic. …
Modular Design and Construction
Once considered an outlier, modular design and construction has gained tremendous popularity in the hospitality industry in the past few years. Modular offers a number of inherent advantages that render it attractive to owners and developers, including speed to market, construction efficiencies, reduced risk, and higher quality control. As a …
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Stantec to Lead Multibillion-Dollar Initiative to Supply Local Sustainable Water to San Diego’s 1.4M Residents
SAN DIEGO, CA — The Pure Water San Diego program recently reached a critical milestone, paving the way for Phase 1 of the $3-billion program to supply local, sustainable water to San Diego’s more than 1.4 million residents. The project secured a first-of-its-kind National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes Construction on $71.5M CSU Dominguez Hills Science and Innovation Building
CARSON, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces that it has completed construction on California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) new $71.5-million Science & Innovation Building. The 87,000-square-foot facility features laboratories, faculty offices, and classrooms that will help prepare the university’s students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). …
UC Davis Completes Phase I of Nation’s Largest Student Housing Project
DAVIS, CA — The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) opened the first phase of The Green at West Village student housing project, adding more than 1,000 beds to the university’s West Village neighborhood. Once the entire project is complete, the housing complex will add nearly 3,300 beds to the …
Burns & McDonnell Breaks Ground on Design-Build Emergency Operations Center Project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
LIVERMORE, CA — Focused on strengthening the nation’s critical infrastructure, Burns & McDonnell recently joined the National Nuclear Security Administration, Lawrence Livermore National Security, RMW Architects and Interiors, Forell/Elsesser Structural Engineers, and RHAA Landscape Architects to break ground on two new facilities, an emergency operations center (EOC), and …
Nevada DOT Combats North Valleys Population Boom with US 395 Project
The North Valleys region is in northwest Nevada, near the California border. The area, which includes Reno at its southern end, has seen tremendous population growth over the last 30 years and more is projected. In lieu of this, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is in the midst of …
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HDR Selected to Lead Program Management of Far-Reaching Rail Expansion in Southern California
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) has selected HDR to provide program management services for Phase 1 of the transformative Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion program. The $10-billion capital improvement program, developed to take a proactive approach to growing populations and service demands, will make …
FTA Announces $1.2B Grant Agreement for San Francisco Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Project
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a $1.2-billion grant agreement with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the Transbay Corridor Core Capacity project in San Francisco, California.
"This investment in California will improve public transportation and support …
Sequoia Equipment Supports Team Rubicon Fire Recovery in California
NILAND, CA — CASE Construction Equipment dealer Sequoia Equipment supported Team Rubicon with equipment in a recent heavy equipment operation clearing sites and debris from a wildfire that swept through Niland, California on June 28, 2020. Team Rubicon volunteers braved scorching temperatures that averaged 112 degrees to remove more than …
SR 60 Truck Lanes to Improve Safety in the Badlands
A $138 million project adding truck lanes to State Route 60 in the Badlands of Western Riverside County, California, aims to improve safety, reduce congestion and bring the road through mountainous terrain and steep grades up to current highway design standards.
“This is a safety project,” says Bryce Johnston, …
Hawthorne Cat Opens New Kauai Branch Location in Hawaii
KAUAI, HI — Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Pacific Region, announces the opening of its newest location on Kauai, Hawaii. Construction on the Hawthorne Kauai branch was recently completed and is now open for business.
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California Transportation Commission Announces More Than $1.6B for Transportation Projects
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated more than $1.6 billion for transportation projects throughout the state, including about $1.3 billion for State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) projects, the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) “fix-it-first” program aimed at preserving the condition of the State …
McCarthy Completes Construction of 250MW Gateway Energy Storage Project, the Largest Battery Storage Project in the World
SAN DIEGO, CA — McCarthy Building Companies’ Renewable Energy & Storage group recently completed construction of LS Power’s 250 megawatt (MW) Gateway Energy Storage Project in San Diego County, California. LS Power’s Gateway system became the largest operational battery storage facility in the world when it was fully energized …
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards Recipients
SCHAUMBURG, IL — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announces the results of their biennial CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards program. Of the entries received, eight projects were selected to receive recognition.
Project entries were evaluated on the basis of: satisfaction of owners objectives, development of innovative solutions, maximizing …
Island Community Restores Original Charm While Mitigating Flooding with Belgard Cambridge Cobble Pavers
FOSTER CITY, CA — Built along the edges of several canals in Foster City, California, the Island J complex has been compared to Santorini, Greece, for its flat roofs and linear patterns, as well as its cobblestone streets. When the city was developed 60 years ago, the architect insisted on …
C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on First California Funded Design-Build Project at Long Beach City College
LONG BEACH, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, commences the ground-up construction of a 96,000-square-foot, multi-disciplinary facility for Long Beach City College. The $48.2-million, three-story facility is the first design-build project funded by the state of California and will house a variety of academic …
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Nevada DOT Expands US 50
The 1860’s were a violent and bloody era in American History as the Civil War raged for the first half of the decade. The Pony Express, which is synonymous with the Old West, existed during the early part of the 1860’s as well. The 1,800-mile route that ran from St. …
U.S. Transportation Secretary Chao Announces Over $273M in Grants to 184 Airports in 41 States, Six Territories
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announces that the Trump Administration will award more than $273 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 41 states and the District of Columbia, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall …
Largest P3 Social Infrastructure Project in US History Completed at UC Merced
MERCED, CA — After four years, a coalition of organizations has completed the largest public-private partnership (P3) social infrastructure project in U.S. history. The 1.2-million-gross-square-foot campus expansion, known as University of California (UC) Merced 2020, was officially delivered to the university.
"This project will enable UC's newest and fastest-growing campus …
Hensel Phelps Awarded P-463 SOF Undersea Operational Training Facility
OAHU, HI — NAVFAC Hawaii awarded Hensel Phelps the $54.2-million design-build P-463 SOF Undersea Operational Training Facility located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu, Hawaii.
The project involves the design and construction of a two-story, 54,380-square-foot operations training center that will support a variety of functions, including operator and …
Rosendin Project at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Recognized for Excellence
SAN JOSE, CA — Rosendin, an electrical contracting employee-owned firm, was recently honored for its work using innovative technology solutions to enhance fan experiences at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Rosendin was recently awarded the 2020 Integration Award Best Large Venue Project by CE Pro/Commercial Integrator for its work …
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Caltrans Opens the Tioga Pass
An annual tradition, dating back decades, Caltrans cleared and reopened State Route 120 west, the Tioga Pass, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Mono County, California, in May.
“It’s a major project every spring to open this seasonal pass,” says Terry Erlwein, Deputy District …
CII and MIMOSA Join Forces to Move Interoperability Forward for Capital Projects
AUSTIN, TX — CII and MIMOSA announce their collaboration to adopt and progress the standards for an open, vendor neutral digital ecosystem supporting data and systems interoperability in capital projects, operations, and maintenance enabling digital transformation of the full asset lifecycle.
The MOU establishes the basis for a CII/MIMOSA Joint …
C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on $38M Reconstruction of Menifee Valley Middle School
MENIFEE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently broke ground on a reconstruction project for Menifee Valley Middle School. The $38-million, 71,277-square-foot project, which will help transition the campus to a magnet school focused on visual and performing arts, includes the addition of two new classroom buildings, restorations to the Visual …
Herman Construction Group Completes Build-Outs of Two COVID-19 Emergency Response Field Hospitals in California
SAN DIEGO, CA — Herman Construction Group announces that it has completed several fast-track build-outs of COVID-19 emergency response field hospitals and surge hospitals in California, one in San Diego County and a second in Tulare County. The company began the projects early in April and completed both within two …
BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Begins Revenue Service
SAN JOSE, CA — The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) recently opened the Berryessa Extension for revenue service. The milestone marks the culmination of the first phase of the BART Silicon Valley Extension Program that is expanding BART service into Santa Clara …
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Multiple Road Projects Transform SR 20 in Yuba County
Three road projects currently under construction along the State Route 20 corridor in Yuba County will provide major improvements to the highway – widening shoulders, straightening curves, flattening several hills to increase motorists’ sight distance, and other substantial changes.
SR 20 in the Yuba County area, a section of an …
Orange County Water District Awarded $3.6M Grant to Increase Region's Drinking Water Supply
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA — The Orange County Water District (OCWD) was awarded a $3.6-million grant from the California Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant program for use toward the construction of its Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Final Expansion project.
Operational since 2008, the GWRS is undergoing …
AECOM-Canyon Partners, The Martin Group Secure Construction Loan for a Sacramento State Student Housing Development Project
SACRAMENTO, CA — AECOM-Canyon Partners (ACP), in a joint venture with The Martin Group, announces the closing of a $73.3-million senior construction loan from Pacific Western Bank to begin the transit-oriented development of Wexler on 65th, a mid-rise student housing project near California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State).
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A $600M Multi-Agency Infrastructure Initiative Enhances Trade and Mobility at San Diego/Mexico Border
Trade between the U.S. and Mexico increased 45 percent over the past decade – but insufficient capacity at existing border crossings in the San Diego/Baja California region costs the two countries billions of dollars in economic output each year.
In 2018, 73 percent of all border truck trade between California …
C.W. Driver Companies and Miller Hull Complete Nation’s First Zero Net Energy Archive Facility
SAN DIEGO, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder serving California since 1919, in partnership with The Miller Hull Partnership, an architecture, planning, urban, and interior architecture firm, announces the completion of the County of San Diego’s new East County Office and Archives office in Santee. The single-story, …
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Construction Begins on Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union at Fresno State
FRESNO, CA — National architecture and engineering firm HED, with McCarthy Building Companies, recently joined Fresno State, a California State University, at a groundbreaking for construction of their new Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union.
More than 50 years ago, Fresno State's existing Student Union was built to …
R.D. Olson Construction Breaks Ground on Six-Acre Mixed-Use Community in Westminster
IRVINE, CA — R.D. Olson Construction, a general contracting firm in California, announces the ground-up construction of Bolsa Row, a mixed-use development in the heart of Westminster’s Little Saigon District. Situated on a six-acre lot, the project will include a 225,000-square-foot apartment complex, retail space, a five-story, full-service hotel, …
Hensel Phelps Design-Build Team Selected for New State of California Campus in Sacramento’s River District
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Department of General Services (DGS) recently awarded the Richards Boulevard Office Complex (RBOC) to the Hensel Phelps/ZGF with Dreyfuss + Blackford team.
The RBOC is a campus environment with buildings that will include people-focused podiums, office towers with a variety of amenities, and …
Kleinfelder Receives ACEC California Engineering Excellence Merit Award for Willow Street Bridge Replacement Project
SAN DIEGO, CA — The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) recognized the City of Chula Vista (City) and primary design consultant Kleinfelder with an Engineering Excellence Merit Award for the Willow Street Bridge Replacement Project. The project was praised for providing the local community with a …
Fullerton College Design and Development Team Breaks Ground on New Instructional Building
SAN DIEGO, CA — BNBuilders, Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects (RNT Architects), and Fullerton College recently marked the groundbreaking of the campus' upcoming $54-million Instructional Building and Central Utility Plant (CUP) Upgrade. The Instructional Building and CUP Upgrade is the community college's first new construction in 10 years, and its …
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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Opens New Hospital Tower
CHULA VISTA, CA — Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center recently opened its new $244-million hospital tower. The 197,000-square-foot tower will add 106 private patient rooms; six large operating rooms, including the South Bay’s only hybrid room, which allows for advanced surgical and imaging procedures in the same room; a panoramic …
Skyscraper Inches Towards Approval in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Planning Commission in San Francisco has approved a new 61-story, 806-foot mixed-use tower at Transbay Center. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects for a group led by developer Hines, if approved and built as currently planned, it would be the city’s fifth-tallest building.
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Jacobs Selected to Design Commercial Waste Building for Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO, CA — Jacobs was selected by the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling (DWMR) to deliver consulting and design services for a new commercial waste building at the county's North Area Recovery Station (NARS) in North Highlands.
Opened in 1972, NARS operates as the sole, full service …
Rudolph and Sletten Awarded Two Projects Collectively Valued at $157M
SAN CARLOS, CA — Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil, building and specialty construction company, announces that its subsidiary, Rudolph and Sletten, has been awarded the following projects collectively valued at approximately $157 million:
Project Name and Location: APEX, San Diego, California
Owner: BioMed Realty
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C.W. Driver Companies Completes Construction on El Capitan High School Events Center
LAKESIDE, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, has completed construction on the new $10.7-million, 15,000-square-foot event center for Grossmont Union High School District’s (UHSD) El Capitan High School. Consisting of two buildings on the campus’ south side, the facility adds band, drama …
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San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Celebrates Completion of $741M Expansion
SAN YSIDRO, CA — The General Services Administration’s (GSA) San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (LPOE) — the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere — celebrated the official completion of a $741-million, three-phase expansion project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The LPOE currently processes an average of 70,000 northbound …
LA Metro Turns to Gannett Fleming to Lead Major Rail Line as Part of Twenty-Eight by ’28 Project
LOS ANGELES, CA — Providing access to jobs, retail centers and tourism destinations. Connecting San Fernando Valley riders with two regional commuter rail lines and bus rapid transit. Launching a major light rail component of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Twenty-Eight by ‘28 campaign. Enabling easy access …
Revised Design for San Francisco Tower Submitted
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The proposed tower on Transbay Parcel F, in downtown San Francisco, has gone through a redesign that shaved off space and planned housing.
The developers pushing to build it asked the San Francisco Planning Commission to approve a series of changes to relevant zoning plans.
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C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on Orange County College Language Arts and Social Science Building
COSTA MESA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, recently broke ground on Orange Coast College’s (OCC) new $50-million Language Arts and Social Science Building. The three-story, 107,760-square-foot building is part of a larger initiative to modernize the campus and accommodate its expanding …
R.D. Olson Construction Completes $24M Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — R.D. Olson Construction, a general contracting firm in California, has completed construction on The Curve at West Angeles, a 70-unit, 80,000-square-foot affordable mixed-use community in the Park Mesa Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. The art deco-style project is a joint venture between Related California and …
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H. Hendy Associates Completes Innovation Center, Workspace for Business Software Firm
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — H. Hendy Associates (Hendy), an interior architecture and planning firm, announces the re-design completion of 3366 Via Lido. Business software company SAP now occupies the space that is home to its new Southern California-based Innovation Center and HanaHaus. Designed to be a beacon for innovation and …
C.W. Driver Begins Construction on $43.3M Temecula Valley Campus for Mt. San Jacinto College
TEMECULA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies, a builder celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, recently commenced construction on Mt. San Jacinto College’s (MSJC) new $43.3-million, 350,000-square-foot Temecula Valley Campus. Consisting of a seismic retrofit and tenant improvement of an existing five-story office building, the new campus will allow MSJC …
USDOT Announces $157M in Infrastructure Grants to 34 Airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation …
R.D. Olson Construction Completes Chapman University Student Housing Project
ORANGE, CA — R.D. Olson Construction, a general contracting firm in California, has completed The K, a 401-bed, 123,562-square-foot student housing project for Chapman University. Designed to reflect the historic charm of Old Towne Orange, the four-story structure will help accommodate Chapman University’s growth and will be occupied for …
FRA Announces More Than $326M in Grants to Support Railroad Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announces the recipients of more than $326 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program and the Special Transportation Circumstances Program, for a variety of state and local railroad infrastructure projects. …
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C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on Kinesiology and Athletics Complex at Orange Coast College
COSTA MESA, CA — C.W. Driver Companies recently broke ground on the new $36-million Orange Coast College (OCC) Kinesiology and Athletics Complex. The 88,000-square-foot, multi-building complex is one part of a broader project to revitalize and modernize OCC’s campus, and one of three projects for OCC currently being constructed by …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes New $5.4M Building for Braille Institute Anaheim Center
ANAHEIM, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of the Braille Institute Anaheim Center, a 14,700-square-foot building on the institute’s existing campus. The new building replaces the institute’s former multi-structure facility and provides a larger unified space optimized to serve more visually impaired children, adults and seniors from Orange, …
CEMEX Provides Concrete, Aggregates to Largest Bridge Project Ever in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — CEMEX USA announces that it is providing concrete, including a specialized self-consolidating mix, along with thousands of tons of aggregates for the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles, California — the replacement of the iconic Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge.
The original 3,500-foot bridge, …
C.W. Driver Companies Completes $15.9M San Diego Mesa College Fine Arts Center
SAN DIEGO, CA — C.W. Driver Companies announces the completion of the new $15.9-million San Diego Mesa College Fine Arts Building — a four-story, 26,500-square-foot facility that unites the program’s departments into a single modernized building. The new space facilitates experiential teaching and collaboration, enhancing the department’s ability to provide …
R.D. Olson Construction Breaks Ground on AC Hotel Wailea
WAILEA, HI — R.D. Olson Construction, a general contracting firm in California, announces the ground-up construction of AC Hotel Wailea, a 70,000-square-foot, four-story estate hotel located on the south side of Maui County in Wailea, Hawaii. Situated on a three-acre lot, the 110-room hotel will include one-bedroom suites and …
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USDOT Announces $705.7M in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces more than $705.7 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 34 states, as well as American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods and …