http://california.construction.com ENR California, published by McGraw-Hill Construction, is the leading source of information on construction news, work, projects, products, people and design in California. en http://construction.com/images/RSSLogos/CA_Construction_RSS_Logo.gif http://california.construction.com The McGraw-Hill Companies 2012 robert_carlsen@mcgraw-hill.com Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:17:58 GMT Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:17:58 GMT http://california.construction.com/california_construction_events/2012/0213-dates-events-.asp Reports from key industry events. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Events http://california.construction.com/california_top_lists_construction_firms/2012/0213-enr-californias-top-20-under-40.asp These outstanding young professionals could help shape California’s design and construction industry in the years to come. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT People http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0210-acec-california-names-best-engineering-design-projects-of-2011.asp The American Council of Engineering Cos. of California unveiled the 2011 winners of its annual Engineering Excellence Awards, recognizing the best designed engineering projects of the year. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:04:52 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0210-planning-its-2012-strategy-agc-ca-holds-first-board-meeting.asp AGC of California held its first division and state board of directors meetings of 2012 recently at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, followed by the Installation of Officers’ banquet. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:38:05 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0206-four-industry-veterans-honored-with-2012-golden-beaver-awards.asp The 57th annual Golden Beaver Awards dinner was held recently at the J.W. Marriott Hotel at LA Live in Los Angeles. Four industry veterans were honored. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:37:48 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0206-ace-mentor-southern-california-spotlight-winners-announced.asp Gruen Associates Architects, Turner Construction and KPFF Consulting Engineers lead the list of Spotlight Award winners to be honored at the gala event on Feb. 23 at the California Club in Los Angeles. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:10:48 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0206-state-entity-says-pge-responsible-for-gas-pipeline-safety-upgrade-costs.asp An advocacy division within the CPUC, recommended that shareholders of PG&E, not ratepayers, should fund the vast majority of the utility's natural gas pipeline safety upgrade costs due to the company's mismanagement of its pipeline safety programs. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:33 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0203-agc-presidents-scholarship-recipients-named-from-chico-state.asp AGC of California's 2011 President Gerry DiIoli named two construction management students from Chico State as recipients of the 2011 President's Scholarship award. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:24:07 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_people/2012/0213-people-california.asp New hirings and promotions in the A/E/C industry. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:33:02 GMT People http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0213-developing-a-virtual-project-delivery-system.asp KHS&S develops Scenario software for construction management. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:18:25 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0201-california-to-receive-reimbursements-for-natural-disaster-repairs.asp The federal government is reimbursing California for $182 million the state has already spent on Caltrans’ construction of the Devil’s Slide project along Route 1 between Pacifica and Montara. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:25:16 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0201-clarkmccarthy-jv-tops-out-lax-central-utility-plant-project.asp The new $438-million Central Utility Plant at Los Angeles International Airport was recently topped out and is currently on schedule to be completed by summer 2014. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:17:46 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0130-orange-county-great-park-sets-first-vertical-construction-project.asp The Orange County Great Park Corp. unveiled its next construction phase – the $21.5-million 2012 Western Sector Park Development Plan Capital Improvement Project, which will include soccer fields, a community garden and a new visitor’s center pavilion. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:11:25 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0127-national-construction-starts-for-2011-slip-2-to-421-billion.asp New construction starts in December fell 3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $410 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:38:18 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0127-lawrence-berkeley-national-lab-selects-richmond-for-second-campus.asp The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has selected the city of Richmond as the site for its second campus. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:32:27 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0123-new-cpuc-report-alleges-pge-violated-safety-regulations.asp The California PUC’s Consumer Protection and Safety Division released a new report alleging that Pacific Gas & Electric violated the Public Utilities Code, several federal and state pipeline safety regulations and failed to follow accepted industry standards. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:11:51 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0120-winners-attend-enr-californias-best-projects-event-in-sf.asp ENR California wants to take this opportunity to thank the audience participants at last month’s Best Projects event. Check out the event photographs! Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:20:08 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0120-despite-ceo-resignation-gov-brown-still-backs-bullet-train-project.asp In his state of the state address, Gov. Jerry Brown re-emphasizes his support for high-speed rail in California following the resignation of the authority's CEO and chairman. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:51:16 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0110-san-francisco-port-approves-new-cruise-terminal-at-pier-27.asp After 20 years of effort, the five-member San Francisco Port Commission recently voted unanimously to construct the Pier 27 James R. Herman International Cruise Terminal and Northeast Wharf Plaza. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:16:24 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0110-new-investment-spurs-downtown-los-angeles-mixed-use-project.asp A preferred equity capital investment by the Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund (CJUF) has jump-started the development One Santa Fe, a $160-million, mixed-use project in downtown Los Angeles' arts district. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:05:24 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0110-bart-silicon-valley-extension-project-gets-federal-funding-boost.asp The Federal Transit Administration approved $900 million worth of funding for the first 10-mi phase of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) extension project to Santa Clara Valley. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:53:07 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0103-tahoe-planning-board-approves-500m-homewood-project.asp The approval allows owner JMA Ventures to begin redevelopment and construction, which is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will include a five-star hotel with up to 75 rooms; condominiums, townhomes, and chalets; and a pedestrian oriented retail village. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:28:53 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0103-enr-announces-best-of-the-best-projects-2011-awards.asp Engineering News-Record has announced the winners of its fourth annual Best of the Best Projects Awards, which includes five projects in California and Oregon out of the 18 total. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:16:35 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1221-tiger-grant-bolsters-sr-91-express-lane-expansion-project.asp Officials from the Orange County Transportation Authority and Riverside County Transportation Commission last week signed a cooperative agreement to construct and operate a long-planned 8-mi extension of the State Route 91 express lanes system. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:48:35 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1221-2012-california-construction-law-update.asp With the New Year comes a host of changes to laws impacting the construction industry in California, and here are some of the most important new laws to be aware of. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:08:24 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1219-flatiron-contracted-for-emergency-freeway-overpass-project-in-la.asp Caltrans awarded an emergency contract to Flatiron Construction to demolish the Paramount Blvd. overpass above State Route 60 (the Pomona Freeway) in Montebello following a huge gasoline tanker truck explosion and fire Dec. 14. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:31:19 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1215-futuretech-for-jobsites-cfos-need-to-see-roi-first.asp Even though tablets and smart phones are spreading onto construction jobsites at a swift pace, chief financial officers from major A/E/C firms say technology purchases must come with solid returns on investment as part of that adoption. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:48:37 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1215-bay-area-career-day-draws-hundreds-of-high-school-students.asp Nearly 800 students from 22 high schools across the Greater Bay Area recently attended the 2011 Bay Area Construction Career Awareness Day, hosted by Skanska USA Civil West. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:44:54 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1215-enr-california-unveils-best-projects-award-of-merit-winners.asp This year's Best Projects competition included 116 project submissions that resulted in 15 categorical winners along with 19 Award of Merit winners. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:10:33 GMT Projects http://enr.construction.com/technology/construction_technology/2011/1214-futuretech-for-jobsites-cios-need-roi-first.asp Even though tablets and smart phones are spreading onto jobsites at a swift pace in construction, chief financial officers from major A/E/C firms say technology purchases must come with solid returns on investment, panelists said during the panelists appearing at the ENR FutureTech conference in San Francisco. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:49:28 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1208-norcals-euca-aece-merge-to-create-new-entity-united-contractors.asp Anticipating a tough next 10 years for unions and labor relations, two Northern California-based trade associations are combining under a new name, United Contractors. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:25:40 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-despite-weak-economy-best-projects-shine.asp Construction and design excellence in tough economic times is a rough road that requires, in equal measure, experience, imagination and unwavering commitment, or so say the judges from this year’s ENR California’s Best Projects competition. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-big-tujunga-dam-project-faced-challenges-aplenty.asp Big Tujunga Dam project wins ENR California’s best civil works/infrastructure project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-kravis-center-raises-the-bar-on-innovationkravis-center-raises-the-bar-on-innovation.asp Kravis Center at Claremont McKenna College wins ENR California’s Best Regional Project award. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-lake-oswego-interceptor-sewer-project-lake-oswego-ore-.asp Lake Oswego Interceptor Sewer Project wins Award of Merit in civil works category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-pearl-harbor-memorial-meets-high-expectations.asp Pearl Harbor Memorial wins ENR California’s best cultural/worship project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-vancouver-community-library-vancouver-wash-.asp Vancouver Community Library wins ENR California’s Award of Merit in the cultural category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-state-facility-integrates-architecture-engineering.asp State Central Plant wins Best Government/Public Building Award Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-south-correctional-entity-score-jail-renton-wash-.asp South Correctional Entity SCORE Jail wins Award of Merit for government/public building. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-william-b-mclean-laboratory-at-naval-air-weapons-station-san-diego-.asp William B. McLean Laboratory wins Award of Merit in government/public building category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-facebook-data-center-targets-energy-efficiency.asp Facebook’s Prineville Data Center wins Best Green Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-nasa-ames-research-center-sustainability-base-mountain-view-.asp NASA Ames Sustainability Base wins Award of Merit in the green building category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-uc-davis-winery-brewery-and-food-sciences-building-davis-.asp UC Davis Winery, Brewery and Food Sciences Building wins Award of Merit in green building category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-kp-expands-modernizes-santa-rosa-medical-center.asp Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Hospital Expansion wins Best Health Care Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-john-muir-medical-center-patient-care-tower-walnut-creek-.asp John Muir Medical Center Patient Care Tower wins Award of Merit in the health-care category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-cymbaluk-medical-tower-at-providence-regional-medical-center-everett-wash-.asp Cymbaluki Medical Tower wins Award of Merit in the health-care category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-plant-sitework-requires-extensive-teamwork.asp El Segundo Powerplant wins Best Industrial Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-perfecting-a-circular-space-at-public-policy-institute.asp Conference Center built within Public Policy Institute wins Best Interior Design Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-massive-k-12-project-preserves-its-history.asp The Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools wins Best K-12 Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-south-region-elementary-school-no-2-los-angeles-.asp South Region Elementary School No. 2 in Los Angeles wins Award of Merit in K-12 education category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-park-buffers-interaction-between-port-community.asp Wilmington Waterfront Park wins Best Landscape Project Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-elephants-of-asia-exhibit-los-angeles-zoo-los-angeles-.asp The Elephants of Asia exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo wins Award of Merit in the landscape/urban development category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-city-college-of-san-francisco-multi-use-building-san-francisco-.asp City College of San Francisco’s new Multi-Use Building wins Award of Merit. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-valley-performing-arts-center-at-california-state-university-northridge-northridge-.asp The Valley Performing Arts Center at California State University, Northridge wins Award of Merit in the higher education/research category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-university-of-california-san-francisco-ray-and-dagmar-dolby-regeneration-medicine-building.asp University of California, San Francisco’s Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building wins Award of Merit in the higher education/research category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-luxury-condo-community-gains-sustainability.asp Primera Terra wins Best Multi-Family Residential Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-armstrong-place-san-francisco-.asp Armstrong Place wins Award of Merit in the multi-family residential category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-headquarters-project-focuses-on-flexibility.asp California ISO Iron Point facility wins Best Office Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-clif-bar-headquarters-emeryville-.asp The Clif Bar headquarters reconstruction project wins Award of Merit in the office category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-phasing-played-key-role-in-courthouse-renovation.asp he San Bernardino County Courthouse renovation wins Best Renovation/Restoration Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-downtown-los-angeles-womens-center-los-angeles-.asp Downtown Los Angeles Women’s Center wins Award of Merit in the renovation/restoration category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-racking-system-elevates-hospital-solar-project.asp Kaiser Las Mesa Solar Project wins Award of Merit in the specialty contracting category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-stadium-project-makes-room-for-two-sports.asp Jeld-Wen Field wins Best Sports/Entertainment Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-bridge-project-boasts-innovative-engineering.asp Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge wins Best Transportation Project. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-long-beach-transit-mall-long-beach-.asp Long Beach Transit Mall wins Award of Merit in the transportation category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-robert-i-schroder-overcrossing-pleasant-hill-.asp Robert I. Schroder Overcrossing wins Award of Merit in the transportation category. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-meet-the-jury.asp The Best Projects judges for ENR California reviewed more than 115 projects before selecting the winners. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/dodgereports/2011/1205-pulse-california.asp ENR California’s Pulse Reports on Construction Contracts, Bids and Proposals Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Dodge Reports - Pulse http://california.construction.com/california_construction_events/2011/1205-californiaon-the-scene-.asp On the Scene features reports on industry functions and events Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Events http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1205-despite-weak-economy-best-projects-shine.asp Construction and design excellence in tough economic times is a rough road that requires, in equal measure, experience, imagination and unwavering commitment, or so say the judges from this year’s ENR California’s Best Projects competition. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_people/2011/1205-people-california.asp Updates about construction professionals in California. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT People http://california.construction.com/photos/2011/1205--snapshot.asp Snapshot features Henry Cabala’s photograph of Kravis Center. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Photos http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1130-sonoma-marin-rail-project-starts-to-roll-with-first-contract-offering.asp The first contract for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system project, a $100-million design-build package, will be awarded in the next few months with construction set to begin in the spring. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:55:07 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1128-epa-oks-construction-of-hybrid-power-plant-in-palmdale.asp The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently gave the go-ahead to the city of Palmdale to construct and operate the nation's first-of-its-kind hybrid power plant. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:14:17 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2011/1128-dprs-san-diego-office-earns-net-zero-energy-leed-platinum.asp After recently earning a LEED for New Construction platinum certification, DPR's San Diego office can now claim to be the first and only net-zero energy and LEED platinum certified commercial office in the city based on its size. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:09:24 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2011/1118-unusual-delivery-method-highlights-new-long-beach-courthouse-project.asp The $490-million Gov. George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach is being built with a Performance-Based Infrastructure delivery method that focuses on "optimal efficiency and reliability.” Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:46:35 GMT Projects