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CA High-Speed Rail Faces 2-Year Delay

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The opening of the California high speed rail stretch between Bakersfield and Merced is likely to be delayed another two years, the California Globe reports. In a letter obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Dragados notified the California High Speed Rail Authority of changing orders due to a lack of

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Ottawa greenlights 2nd phase of CA$4.6B light-rail project

Construction Dive

The O-Train expansion will add 24 stations and more than 27 miles to the system, but costs have risen by CA$1.2 billion (U.S. 895 million) due to scope changes and market factors

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Musk to Build CA Airport Tunnel

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Elon Musk and San Bernardino County’s transportation agency began exclusive negotiations this week on construction of an underground people-mover from the Metrolink train station in Rancho Cucamonga to Ontario International Airport. If the project moves forward, operation could begin in late 2023

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Woman Killed By Eqpt. On CA Beach

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A woman who authorities said was sleeping on the beach in San Diego’s North County died on Monday after a piece of heavy machinery rolled over her. Emergency crews were called ot an area near South Oceanside Harbor just after 10 a.m., confirming a Caterpillar tractor plowed into the unaccompanied

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City Scoop: Riverside, CA

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on 2021 construction starts for billings in the Riverside area

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Use of waste plastic materials as FA and CA in concrete

The Constructor

Sir/Madam this is Pranav I would like to know that whether the mixing of waste plastic materials as FA and CA in concrete is implemented or not?

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John Schaufelberger is ENR CA & NW's 2022 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

John Schaufelberger, of the Department of Construction Management, at the University of Washington, receives ENR California & Northwest’s lifetime achievement award

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Construction to start on $2B widening of I-405 in CA

Construction Dive

An extra tax authorized by ballot Measure M will pay for about half of the Orange County road project

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Tesla to Reopen CA Plant Despite County Shutdown

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter Monday that the company's factory in Alameda County, California, will reopen despite the county's shutdown orders. Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that

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[VIDEO] Woman Killed By Eqpt. On CA Beach

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A woman who authorities said was sleeping on the beach in San Diego’s North County died on Monday after a piece of heavy machinery rolled over her. Emergency crews were called to an area near South Oceanside Harbor just after 10 a.m., confirming a Caterpillar wheel loader plowed into the

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ENR CA & NW Names OHL Region's Top Contractor

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OHL is ENR California & Northwest's 2021 Contractor of the Year

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Construction underway on CA$1.2B Toronto 'integrative' rehab hospital

Construction Dive

EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare will build, finance and maintain the campus, the entirety of which was designed with senior and wheelchair access in mind

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Montreal P3 falls behind schedule on CA$3B bridge

Construction Dive

Faced with $52 million or more in potential penalties, New Champlain Bridge builders maintain that project delays were caused by a week-long crane operator strike and government-imposed bridge load limits

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Vancouver airport kicks off CA$9B expansion program

Construction Dive

Vancouver International Airport's 20-year capital program, which has increased by $3.5 billion Canadian dollars since 2017, includes 75 projects

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Saniflo USA Appoints Lupe Serrano Business Development Manager, CA

Contractor Magazine

In his new role, Serrano will work with Saniflo wholesaler-distributors and plumbing contractors to increase sales through plumber product trainings

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S&P: US-Canada bridge costs approach CA$3.5B

Construction Dive

In addition to uncovering the Gordie Howe International Bridge's latest cost estimates based on presale bonds, an S&P Global report found some positives and negatives about the project

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ENR CA Announces 2020 Regional Best Project Winners

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ENR California announces the 2020 Regional Best Projects winners in our annual competition

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Graham fired from CA$763M Canadian public hospital contract

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The ministry needs a new contractor after claiming costs jumped substantially amid several delays, factors Graham Construction said are due to the client's requests to change design and scope over the years

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XL Construction is ENR CA's 2020 Contractor of the Year

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ENR California names XL Construction the region's 2020 Contractor of the Year

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Canadian contractor fined CA$90K for nonworker's fatal fall

Construction Dive

Dominus Construction Corp. pleaded guilty to not having adequate signage to warn of an open elevator shaft

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Quite Simply Hesperia, CA Works For Business

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Read Quite Simply Hesperia, CA Works For Business on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Hesperia has it all: a strategic location with great access to markets and a growing community that offers a low cost of living and a low cost of doing business.

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Aecon JV awarded CA$526M TransCanada pipeline contract

Construction Dive

Aecon and joint venture partner Robert B. Sommerville Co. will build more than 122 miles of pipeline

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Contractor sought for CA$1.4B British Columbia bridge

Construction Dive

The procurement process is underway as the province's search for a firm to design, build and partially finance the Vancouver-area Pattullo Bridge replacement continues in hopes of a summer 2019 start

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ENR CA & NW: Top Young Professional Entries Due July 9

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Nominate your Top Young Professionals by July 9

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CA Gov. Jerry Brown backs over-budget bullet train in final address

Construction Dive

The project is $27 billion over budget and behind schedule, but according Brown, cost overruns — and lawsuits — are just part of the process

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Canadian officials recover CA$1.5M of wages as a result of jobsite inspections

Construction Dive

More than 55% of the employers the Ontario Ministry of Labor inspected had underpaid their employees

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North American Construction Group buys Aecon mining assets for CA$199M

Construction Dive

Aecon, the Canadian construction giant, is selling its mining assets as its focus turns to infrastructure and industrial work

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ENR CA Previews 2020 Top Contractors

ENR Construction

ENR California previews 2020's Top Contractors in California and Hawaii

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CA Tops In Cybersecurity Jobs, NY Is Drones Leader

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Read: CA Tops In Cybersecurity Jobs, NY Is Drones Leader at BusinessFacilities.com. California and New York topped two new high-tech rankings categories appearing in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report, released today.

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CA Court of Appeal Affirms Bar on Recovery of Licensed General Contractor for Work Performed by Its Unlicensed Subcontractor

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TWA) to build a home in Los Gatos, CA (the Project) for approximately $1.6 Most are familiar with California’s harsh penalty for unlicensed contractor work.

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Porsche’s next-gen showroom prototype opens in Palm Springs, Ca.

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Described as the first-of-its-kind, Porsche Palm Springs was designed to provide customers with architectural and tech-immersive elements that offer an exclusive Porsche experience

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ACEEE: MA edges out CA as most energy-efficient state

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Top 10 states ranked in Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Energy efficiency measures continue to flourish in states across the country, with several states taking steps that improved their scores in the ninth annual edition of the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released today by the ACEEE. read more. Green

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DLR Group is ENR CA & NW Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

ENR editors voted Los Angeles-based DLR Group as the region's Design Firm of the Year

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USPS Daly City, CA — breaking paradigms

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The United States Postal Service had six months to get their International Sorting Center (ISC) up and running to support their San Francisco operations. After the original land negotiations fell through, the USPS was in need of a facility, which they found with the help of a developer. While the 250,000-square-foot building met their size requirements, it had definitely seen better days. Or as we like to say, it came with a host of opportunities

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Georgia-Pacific Signs Leasing Deal In Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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million square feet of space at the company's facility in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Georgia-Pacific Signs Leasing Deal In Rancho Cucamonga, CA appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Goodman Birtcher signs one of the largest logistics leasing deals in the past 10 years in Southern California with Georgia-Pacific taking 1.6

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SNC-Lavalin failed to meet minimum technical score for CA$663M light-rail project

Construction Dive

An Ottawa, Canada, city official gave detailed bidder score information to the city council after some members expressed concern that the bidding process for the Trillium Line and other projects was not transparent enough

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General Dynamics Dedicates New Facility in Healdsburg, CA

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has dedicated its new Healdsburg, CA, facility. The post General Dynamics Dedicates New Facility in Healdsburg, CA appeared first on Business Facilities. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour was held with employees, local business and community leaders, customers and government personnel.

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Mercedes-Benz R&D Opens Expanded TechCenter In Long Beach, CA

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MBRDNA) held the official grand opening of its modernized and expanded Long Beach, CA TechCenter. The post Mercedes-Benz R&D Opens Expanded TechCenter In Long Beach, CA appeared first on Business Facilities. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. Opens Expanded TechCenter. PRNewsFoto/Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.). Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

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PG&E Opens New Electric Control Center In Fresno, CA

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PG&E Opens New Electric Control Center In Fresno, CA appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. New infrastructure investment project will provide enhanced reliability and resiliency for PG&E customers in the Central Valley region. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic California Daily News Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Featured Post Online Features Renewable Energy U.S. -

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CA cities settle lawsuits, clear way for billions in new development

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Lack of affordable housing and traffic congestion were at the heart of the disagreement between Santa Clara and San Jose