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Oroville Dam Close-Call Leads to Improved Inspections

Construction Equipment

California's Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday that will bring improved inspection processes and schedules to the state's 1,250 dams that are classified as high-risk under federal guidelines.

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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. The cob structures are fire-resistant, according to the organizers, though they haven’t received an official safety inspection.

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Cogniac, Doosan Bobcat Partner on Warehouse AI Tech

Construction Equipment

Cogniac Corporation, a California-based provider of AI image and video analysis, has partnered with Doosan Bobcat NA to implement Cogniac’s proprietary visual data processing platform within the manufacturing warehouse kitting inspection process. This move will increase operational efficiencies,…

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El Nino Storms Test California Contractors

Construction Equipment

Extensive stormwater guidelines in California are complicating the effects of this winter's record setting El Nino storms in California. During a storm 99 percent of their time is spent inspecting stormwater controls.

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San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Phase 2: Airport/Transit

ENR Construction

Working at the busiest international border crossing in the Western Hemisphere, the Hensel Phelps team deconstructed and replaced existing pedestrian and bus inspection facilities while maintaining vital traffic flow between California and Mexico.

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Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes. a foundation repair and construction company in Southern California, is urging public awareness of foundation damage and the need to correct it. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes : Comments.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape. California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2]