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 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:13 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:13 GMT http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0509-final-merced-to-fresno-eireis-certified-by-hsr-authority.asp With approval, construction could start on 65 mi of track and stations in late 2012 or early 2013. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:40:22 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0509-agcs-fresno-construction-career-awareness-day-breaks-records.asp The 2012 Fresno Construction Career Awareness Day in Fresno, sponsored by AGC of California, attracted a record 1,100 students from 30 local high schools. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:27:16 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0504-antioch-toll-bridge-retrofit-project-masters-the-three-bs.asp As California Department of Transportation Construction Manager Douglas Coe tells it, the key to success on a very complicated seismic retrofit of the Antioch Toll Bridge is the mastering of the three B's – birds, bearings and bracing. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:21:57 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0504-moscone-expansion-project-gets-off-the-ground-with-owner-rep-hiring.asp A division of the Sares Regis Group of Northern California was selected as owner representatives for the long-planned, $500-million Moscone Convention Center expansion project in San Francisco. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:15:29 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0501-sacramento-officials-kings-owners-officially-end-plans-for-new-arena.asp Follow-up discussions between the city of Sacramento and the owners of the National Basketball Association's Kings franchise for the construction of a new arena complex at the Railyards redevelopment site ended April 27 with no agreement. Tue, 01 May 2012 18:29:56 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0501-aia-san-francisco-names-25-winners-of-its-annual-design-awards.asp The American Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter, has named 25 projects as winners of its annual Design Awards competition. Tue, 01 May 2012 18:01:46 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0430-starwood-converts-an-old-clarion-hotel-into-aloft-sfo.asp McCarthy Building Cos. is converting a 1960s-era Clarion Hotel property adjacent to the San Francisco International Airport into a "next generation" business/boutique property. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:10:56 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0427-san-diego-airports-1b-green-build-project-at-midway-point.asp The $1-billion project, which is aiming for LEED silver, is on schedule and within budget, according to airport officials, and is moving toward a summer 2013 completion. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:27:25 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0425-uc-san-diego-shake-test-studies-non-structural-components-systems.asp In the first of a series of seismic shake-table tests to gauge the effects of major earthquakes and fire on a hospital's non-structural components and systems, a five-story specimen and its contents came through with flying colors. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:02:29 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0424-bechtel-awarded-contract-for-solar-power-project-in-kern-county.asp Bechtel reports that it has been awarded a contract by enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Co., San Diego, for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Catalina Solar Photovoltaic Generating Project in Kern County. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:45:05 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0419-agc-of-california-unveils-2012-constructor-award-winners.asp Seven outstanding projects built by AGC of California contractors were chosen as winners in the 25th Annual Associated General Contractors of California’s Constructor Awards program earlier this month in San Francisco. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:19:40 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0416-after-board-approval-bullet-trains-business-plan-moves-to-legislature.asp The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board last week passed a 2012 revised $68.4-billion business plan that will provide for high-speed rail service within a decade while utilizing existing rail infrastructure in Northern and Southern California. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:56:57 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0416-tishman-speyer-plans-10-story-speculative-office-building-in-sf.asp With commercial real estate in San Francisco showing new muscle thanks to the tech boom, Tishman Speyer plans to build a rare speculative office building in the Foundry Square complex at Howard and First streets, south of Market Street. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:46:16 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0416-metro-gold-line-gives-ok-to-start-foothill-extension-segment.asp The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority has issued a "full notice to proceed" to Foothill Transit Constructors – A Kiewit Parsons Joint Venture for the $486-million Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa light-rail alignment project. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:23:25 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0413-sacramento-arena-construction-deal-apparently-dies-at-new-york-meeting.asp A handshake deal between the Sacramento Kings owners and the city of Sacramento is thrown out the window following differences in funding responsibilities. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:44:48 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0410-affordable-housing-project-breaks-ground-in-san-francisco.asp Community Housing Partnership and BRIDGE Housing break ground on the 120-unit, affordable Rene Cazenave Apartment project in the Transbay Redevelopment area of San Francisco. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:55:04 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0409-huge-solar-projects-top-the-rankings-in-sunny-california-.asp Backed by mandates and incentives, solar farm projects dominate the state's landscape as renewable energy sources thrive. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0402-30b-reduction-envisioned-for-california-high-speed-rails-revised-business-plan.asp The California High-Speed Rail Authority released a revised business plan that is $30 billion cheaper by blending services with existing transportation infrastructure in both the North and the South. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:14:49 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0402-scca-ucon-sign-mou-for-new-statewide-strategic-partnership.asp The Southern California Contractors Association and United Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new strategic partnership that will provide joint legislative and regulatory advocacy and labor relations throughout the state. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:10:16 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_cities/2012/0409-rich-data-from-mcgraw-hill-research-analytics.asp The outlook for construction activity in San Francisco Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:48:14 GMT Cities http://california.construction.com/california_construction_people/2012/0409-people.asp News about hirings and promotions in the AEC industry in California Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:41:13 GMT People http://california.construction.com/california_construction_firms/2012/0409-airport-agency-bringsthe-future-into-focus.asp With a budget topping $4 billion, the Los Angeles International Airport's multi-year modernization is among the largest public-works projects in the city's long history. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:34:23 GMT Firms http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0409-new-natural-gas-plant-keeps-eye-on-power-grid.asp Walnut Creek powerplant under construction in City of Industry Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:27:41 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0329-industry-sees-recovery-ahead-after-four-years-of-gloom.asp The slow-but-steady recovery of the U.S. economy has many firms in the industry now believing that the worst is behind them and that a broad recovery is poised to begin. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:13:17 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0326-bay-bridge-sas-foundation-is-safe-says-peer-review-panel.asp A peer review panel investigating the seismic safety inspection practices of a former Caltrans engineer concluded that the Bay Bridge east span foundation in question is safe. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:01:05 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0324-rooftopsoccerfieldcomplementsnewucsdparkingstructure.asp Bomel Construction Co. and International Parking Design recently completed construction on a 1,200-stall, 500,000-sq-ft parking structure complex that serves the Thornton Hospital Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego’s East Campus in La Jolla. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:20:49 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0324-newtolloperationsbuildingatthebaybridgecompleted.asp Swinerton Builders recently completed the new toll operations building at the Bay Bridge for Caltrans’ Bay Area Toll Authority. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:14:30 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0316-state-awards-602m-for-county-jails-construction-expansion.asp The Corrections Standards Authority of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has awarded $602 million to 11 counties for the expansion or construction of county jails. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:38:30 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0312-grant-funding-comes-through-for-bart-silicon-valley-extension.asp The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will receive a $900-million grant commitment from the Federal Transit Administration for the BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Project. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:35:36 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0308-caltrans-starts-fast-track-highway-bridge-replacement-in-montebello.asp Caltrans this week started construction on the replacement of the Paramount Boulevard bridge in Montebello, which was demolished by a fuel tanker truck fire Dec. 14. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:24:18 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0307-lausds-first-design-build-project-starts-second-phase.asp The design-build team of Pinner Construction Co. and gkkworks recently started work on the Los Angeles Unified School District's first design-build project in its 51-year history. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:23:57 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0307-sacramento-gives-final-ok-on-railyards-sports-complex-funding-plan.asp The Sacramento City Council approved the Sacramento Kings Railyards arena financing plan term sheet, paving the way for construction to possibly begin this year. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:54:03 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0306-agcc-unveils-2012-constructor-awards-finalists-achievement-award-recipients.asp AGC of California has announced the selection of 19 projects as finalists in the 25th Annual Constructor Awards program. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:45:30 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0301-california-earns-a-c-from-asces-latest-infrastructure-report-card.asp California needs an additional annual infrastructure investment of $65 billion to bring its aging systems up to date, according to conclusion of the California Infrastructure Report Card 2012 released this week by Region 9 of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:51:42 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0301-pasadena-based-cw-driver-expands-to-northern-california.asp Having recently been awarded a high-profile project in Redwood City, 93-year-old venerable Southern California construction firm C.W. Driver has opened an office in the Northern California city of San Mateo on the San Francisco Peninsula. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:25:51 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0229-agcs-la-district-takes-time-off-for-spring-golf-tournament.asp The Associated General Contractors of California, Los Angeles District, held its annual spring golf tournament Feb. 24 at the Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:19:43 GMT News http://california.construction.com/california_construction_projects/2012/0223-related-california-breaks-ground-on-350m-village-at-santa-monica.asp Ground breaking took place this week on a $350-million mixed-use development along one of Santa Monica's main business, tourist and local hangout streets. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:27:14 GMT Projects http://california.construction.com/california_construction_news/2012/0223-port-of-los-angeles-police-headquarters-earns-leed-gold.asp The four-story, 92,000-sq-ft Port of Los Angeles Police Headquarters building has earned a LEED gold rating, according to the project architect, MVE Institutional of Irvine. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:17:38 GMT News