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How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

Levelset

Just like many other states across the country, California is stepping up its commitment to infrastructure. On May 13, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state’s proposed budget would include $37 billion to “rebuild California,” with money allocated for expanding broadband and housing resources, as well as a $128.3

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Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California

Natural Building

A group of homeless people and activists have built their own unsanctioned community center from the ground up — creating a kitchen, shower, toilet, health clinic, and free store in Oakland, California. He expects the new rules will come before the Planning Commission in the coming weeks. All photos by Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group.

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California awards WSP HOV engineering-design contract, part of a potential $2B project

Construction Dive

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is moving forward with $15.2 million in work for carpool lanes even though it has not secured funding.

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California awards HOV engineering and design contract, part of up to $2B project

Construction Dive

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is moving forward with $15.2 million in work for carpool lanes even though it has not secured the necessary funding.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

BD+C

SAFTI FENCE ” is certified to meet California State Fire Marshal (SFM) 12-7A: Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure. The SuperLite I-XL specialty tempered panels meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) CPSC Cat. II impact safety, the maximum federal impact safety standard.

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SEC Alters Environmental Disclosure Requirements for First Time in 30 Years But

Green Building Law Update

A policy making official at a major NYSE member firm suggested, “the only reasonable inference is that these matters are not ‘material’ in the parlance of security regulation by the Federal government.”. Last Tuesday, the California Governor pushed the President to accept the role climate change in the California wildfires.

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More Robust Enforcement of SEC Climate Change Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

A great deal of attention has be paid in recent days to a 5 year old Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, “Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change,” which seeks to provide transparency to investors on the material risks posed by climate change.