Top Specialty Contractors 2009

Larry Hollis is finding he is doing things he hasn’t done in years.Full Story >>

P3s and Competitive Bidding Laws

In the U.S., public contracts are generally subject to the competitive bidding process as a matter of public policy. This is considered the best way to serve the public interest, if for no other reason than to save the taxpayer money by securing construction services at the lowest possible cost. With the growth of P3s, however, local governments are more likely to apply alternative approaches for procurement, which in turn face criticism, and challenges in court. Full Story >>

School Design & Construction

When it was decided four years ago that the Ambassador Hotel – the storied L.A. venue where Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968 – would soon be demolished, historical preservationists lamented that an important piece of the city’s past would be lost forever. Full Story >>

Inland Empire Market Report

While Riverside and San Bernardino counties are suffering through high unemployment levels – especially in the construction field – some Inland Empire contractors are finding work in their own backyard to keep active until the economy reboots. Full Story >>