Seven Days Later and 147 Still Missing in Surfside Disaster
A week into the Surfside condo search and rescue and only 16 bodies have been discovered with 147 still missing.
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Alhambra Housing Project Controversy as Locals Take Sides
Those for and those against The Villages at Alhambra, are squaring off over the proposed project.
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Engineers Zero in on Possible Failure Point in Miami Condo Disaster
After studying surveillance footage of the building collapse, investigators have honed in on a possible origin point for the structural...
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Worker Hesitation in Getting Vaccine a Problem as Employers Struggle to Vaccinate Workforce
Construction workers hesitancy in getting the covid-19 vaccine is proving to be a problem for employers
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Massive Hollywood Park Mixed-Use Development Halfway Complete
Construction of the mixed-use development located on the former site of Hollywood Park Racetrack has passed the halfway point
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Construction Inflation Stalls Projects as Material Costs Reach Critical Levels
Material prices continue to skyrocket and developers are reporting nationwide delays and scuttled projects in commercial real estate
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Study Highlights Impact of Low Pay and Meager Benefits within California Construction
A report by the UC Berkeley Labor Center examines the public cost of low wages and lack of benefits in a large sector of California’s...
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Councilmember DeLeon Takes First Step in Pushing for Contractor Oversight
On Wednesday, Councilmember Kevin DeLeon introduced a motion to establish a screening process allowing for more contractor oversight
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Unions Double Down on California's Troubled Bullet Train
Organized labor is proving to be California high-speed rail's biggest booster
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Girl Scouts Partner w/ Home Depot to Launch Skilled Trades Training Program
On Tuesday the Home Depot Foundation announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of USA to provide skilled trades training and career education
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Employers Can Mandate Vaccination as a Job Requirement Says E.E.O.C.
The E.E.O.C. has determined that U.S. employers can require workers entering offices or worksites be vaccinated
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Nevada Governor Signs Bill that Accelerates Construction of Greenlink Transmission Network
Governor Sisolak signed a bill on June 2nd that will speed up construction of the 2-billion 525-kV Greenlink transmission network.
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The Boring Company Begins Operation of Las Vegas Tesla Tunnel System
Construction of The Boring Company's loop beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center is complete and testing of the system has begun.
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Construction On Sixth Street Viaduct Park to Begin 2022
The Sixth Street Park, Arts, River & Connectivity Project (PARC) looks to break ground next year.
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Laborers' Protests Lead to Possible Crackdown on NYC "Body Shops"
Ongoing protests by Laborers Local 79 may have helped secure a victory in the battle to put an end to the practice of using "body shops"
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LAX Expansion Completed at Tom Bradley International Terminal
Los Angeles City Officials have announced the four year + long construction of the West Gates expansion has come to a close.
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Biden Administration Announces Offshore Wind Plan for California
On Tuesday, The federal government unveiled its offshore wind plan for California. The move could provide a major source of renewable energy
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Skanska, McCarthy, Promote Mental Health Awareness in Construction Industry
Skanska and McCarthy are taking steps to raise awareness and address the high number of mental health issues that plague workers
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Habitat for Humanity Finds Workaround to Continue Building Amidst Record High Lumber Prices
For an organization that relies on donations and volunteers to operate, this season's skyrocketing lumber costs have threatened
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OSHA Reverses Ruling Counting Vaccine Reactions as "Recordable Injuries"
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has done an about face and will overturn a ruling
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