More in '04. But Will They Thrive in '05?

Most GCs reported an increase in revenue in 2004. And many expect gains this year. But the growing shortage of skilled labor and qualified field and office personnel has GCs concerned. By Paul Napolitano. Full Story >>

Adding Some 'Wow' to Westwood

Floor-to-ceiling windows and a marble exterior are two of the dramatic signatures of the Californian, a $200 million condominium project. By Greg Aragon. Full Story >>

From Dumps to Divots

Turning closed landfills into golf courses presents many legal, technical and environmental challenges. If you're in the niche market or seeking to enter, some tips and guidelines could be extremely useful. By Michael McLaughlin and Robert Gardner. Full Story >>

Sacramento-Area Market Report

Multifamily construction is reshaping the face of downtown Sacramento. In North Natomas, office buildings and retail shops are replacing row crops. By Thomas York.

A Fledgling Multifamily Market
A combination of reuse and new construction projects will add an interesting mix of multifamily units in downtown Sacramento. In West Sacramento, construction is set to begin this summer on a $46 million project that will blend loft-style housing with single-family homes. Full Story >>

The New Look of North Natomas

For decades, hundreds of acres of commercially zoned land in the city of Sacramento's North Natomas district have remained in farmers' hands. But these days, office and retail buildings are replacing row crops on tracts that run north from the junction of interstates 80 and 5 to Sacramento International Airport. Full Story >>

New $153 Million Complex to Be Completed This Summer

CalPERS's 560,000-sq.-ft. headquarters building-the largest project downtown-remains on schedule for a summer completion. Full Story >>

Around the Region

City Hall restoration and expansion nears completion; IKEA breaks ground in West Sacramento. Full Story >>