How one California contractor used a digital whiteboard to streamline project schedules
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Collaborative software allowed California Engineering Contractors’ field managers to give more direct input into plans.
Suffolk taps California construction vet for growth in the West
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2023
Jim McLamb, who worked at Clark Construction in Los Angeles for more than 30 years, will serve as Suffolk’s general manager in its Northern California region.
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Cut Costs with Automated Fuel Management
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Just ask the California-based trucking firm that received a noncompliance fine of more than $500,000. Modern fuel management systems have been developed to comply with complicated compliance issues for fleets managing their own fuel distribution.
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Volvo Secures $2 Million Grant for Electric Equipment in California
Construction Equipment
APRIL 24, 2020
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) was awarded a $2 million grant for a commercial pilot of the company’s electric, zero-emission excavator and electric wheel loader in California. The grant, administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), is funded by the…
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Legacy Award Winner Jody Walker Belsick: Building, Managing, and Mentoring
ENR Construction
MARCH 4, 2024
Jody Walker Belsick had made a name for herself in Las Vegas before joining the firm to launch offices there and in California. When Kimley-Horn set its sights on the Pacific Northwest five years ago, the person to lead the effort was obvious.
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Turner breaks ground on $98M Chico State project, sends VP back to school
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
Dan Wheeler, general manager for the contractor, graduated from the California university’s construction management program in 1993.
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Wendy Cohen named CEO of Kitchell
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona.
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How Two Female Construction Management Teachers Are Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders
Pro Builder
MARCH 10, 2023
How Two Female Construction Management Teachers Are Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders ldeakins Fri, 03/10/2023 - 10:23 Molly Smith and Michele Randel are dedicated to teaching younger generations about opportunities for career advancement in the skilled trades Molly Smith, a registered architect and construction management lecturer at California (..)
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Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
These experienced brokers understand the intricate details of carrier placement, risk management, and loss control, enabling them to provide the guidance necessary to keep construction projects on track and well-protected. Regional challenges, such as wildfire exclusions impacting project liability in California, require specific attention.
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Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California
Natural Building
MAY 10, 2021
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 post Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California appeared first on Natural Building Blog.
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California Drought Plan Outlines Billions in Water Infrastructure
ENR Construction
AUGUST 12, 2022
Gavin Newsom's new water management strategy calls for desalination plants, reservoirs and groundwater recharge facilities to meet future shortfalls.
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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2022
In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms.
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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms.
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2014 Northern California Construction Management Scholarship Program
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 27, 2013
The Construction Management Association of America, Northern California Chapter (CMAA Nor Cal Chapter) is presenting 2014 Scholarships Program. This scholarship program was undertaken compliant with their Chapter Bylaws and to uphold excellence and professionalism in construction management (CM).
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TIme Lapse Photos Keep Track of Project Progress
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 31, 2020
XL Construction, a general contractor in Northern California, uses automated time-lapse photography from Sensera to manage job sites. Sensera produced a video case study with XL Construction’s manager of construction technology, Trevor Johnston, who describes how the system provides a live camera…
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Former manager of $3.3B school construction bond in California files whistleblower complaint
Construction Dive
MAY 14, 2019
David Salazar said he was fired in retaliation for exposing mismanagement and other problems with the Los Angeles Community College District's program.
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El Nino Storms Test California Contractors
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2016
Extensive stormwater guidelines in California are complicating the effects of this winter's record setting El Nino storms in California. When it rains, I don’t sleep at night,” said Casey Arndt, Carlsbad’s municipal projects manager, who heads the city’s team of six full-time construction inspectors.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. Our home base is in Las Vegas, where I am, though we also have offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Southern California, where we’ve expanded. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager.
California Faucets Achieves Made in California Program Status.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 13, 2012
Fleet Management. Management Best Practices. Project Management. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Faucets > California Faucets Achieves Made in California Program Status. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Faucets > California Faucets Achieves Made in California Program Status. Storage Equipment.
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California Utilities Ramp Up Line Work in Face of Fire Threats
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
As wildfire warnings continue to race through California, utility giants PG&E and Southern California Edison (SCE) are stepping up their fire-risk mitigation plans for workers to harden infrastructure and manage vegetation.
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Dozers Help Douse Flames in Cali.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Private contractors operating crawler dozers have been helping manage the current spate of wildfires in California, reports the Wall Street Journal (link requires registration). The private sector has long helped the state battle these fires, but age and attrition is putting a drain on the resource…
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Managing from the Mother Ship: How a National Commercial Contractor Operates
HardHatChat
APRIL 12, 2016
The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):
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Behind the Build: Interview with Trever White, Group Manager at Toyota Motor North America
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 20, 2023
We recently had the chance to interview Trever White , Group Manager - Digital Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering at Toyota Motor North America. Right now, I'm the group manager responsible for a team within our Toyota North America Production Engineering division called Digital Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, or DIME for short.
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California Leads In Electric Grid Modernization
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
California ranks highest overall in efforts to modernize its electric grid, while Illinois, Texas, Maryland and Oregon round out the top five, according to the fourth Grid Modernization Index (GMI-4). California has a nine-point lead over second-place Illinois, while Texas ranks third. PRNewsfoto/The GridWise Alliance).
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Washington's Sound Transit Agency Moves Ahead With $15B in Light Rail Expansions
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Seattle-area Sound Transit, ENR California/Northwest Owner of the Year, completed a key light rail link in 2021 despite impending management changes and inflationary price hikes.
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Video: Four-Legged Fleet Performs Roadside Vegetation Management
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 20, 2017
The California Department of Transportation has been testing a pilot program to clear invasive plants and create firebreaks on steep slopes near roads in San Diego.
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John Schaufelberger is ENR CA & NW's 2022 Legacy Award Winner
ENR Construction
JANUARY 27, 2022
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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P2S Inc. acquires Notkin Mechanical Engineers
BD+C
MAY 11, 2020
of Long Beach, California, a leading provider of professional engineering, commissioning, and construction management services, announced today that it has acquired Notkin Mechanical Engineers , an award-winning mechanical design firm based in Seattle, Washington. .
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People: California and Northwest Updates
ENR Construction
MAY 28, 2021
After 34 years, William Ibbs is retiring as professor of construction management from U.C. His groundbreaking research into the subject of project change and its impact on labor productivity influenced professional practice and set a standard that helps parties resolve disputes.
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Rosemary Knight: Strong Believer in Value of Science and Data for Sustainably Managing California's Groundwater
ENR Construction
JANUARY 26, 2023
Stanford University geophysics professor Rosemary Knight had always loved math and science, but it wasn’t until she attended Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, as an undergraduate that she discovered what would become a lifelong passion: geophysics.
ESG is an Opportunity for Commercial Landlords
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Carbon reporting will be required by organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in supplying a product or service in California. This is much more than only applying to Amazon and Walmart, and their supply chains. government and The Group of Seven. This post originally appeared in that blog.
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Volvo Reveals Results of California Hybrid Loader Test
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2017
Waste Management tested the unit for six months and hundreds of hours at its Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center, a green waste facility in Novato, Calif., as well as its Moreno Valley, Calif., transfer station.
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Experts Say Burying Power Lines in California to Prevent Wildfires Would Be a Costly Solution
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
As California wildfires flare throughout the state, critics are renewing focus on public utilities’ fire-risk management and prevention strategies.
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Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Selecting the Right Trusted Risk Advisor One of the key takeaways is the importance of selecting the right risk advisor and insurance broker who can make a substantial difference in how effectively you manage construction risks and secure the necessary coverage for your projects.
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Saving water in California and plumbing problems in Portland
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2015
Hansen looked at how water conservation is working in California, some plumbing problems in Portland and President Barack Obama’s proposal for free college. Contractor Marketplace Management'
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The Last Normal Day: How Strategic Planning Addresses the Different Realities of a Post -Covid World
ENR Construction
APRIL 15, 2021
In February 2020, Atul Khanzode, a member of Redwood City, California-based DPR Construction’s management committee, was wrapping up what would become his last business trip of the year.
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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
Construction and Infrastructure Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Instead, only three groups have the right to sue directly: the Labor Commissioner; a joint labor-management cooperation committee (29 U.S.C. Nevertheless, critics of the bill anticipate that it will ultimately increase building costs, and will only exacerbate the current shortage of affordable housing in California.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 20, 2015
Bakersfield will work with the California Water Service Co. Management' and other urban water agencies to tell residents about incentives on water-saving appliances and energy-saving home upgrades.
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3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process
Construction Business Owner
JULY 1, 2020
Digital Transformation in Bid Management: Technology. The odds are good that most general contractors are already implementing pieces of technology throughout bid management. It will integrate with the rest of the preconstruction process, making bid management seamless. Click below to download the guide today.
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Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the launch of the Roofing Compliance Working Group (RCWG) to increase the enforcement of safety and labor law standards in the industry. RCWG is a collaboration of state and local agencies as well as labor and management.
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Dome Construction Increases Efficiency And Transparency Using GCPay For Subcontract Management
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Dome Construction is celebrating their 50-year anniversary as one of leading construction firms in San Francisco, California.
Volvo's First All-electric VNR Truck Deployed in SoCal
Construction Equipment
JUNE 18, 2020
Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck in Southern California as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project. The project is a collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and 13 other…
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California Geo Bill passes General Assembly | Geothermal content.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Fleet Management. Management Best Practices. Project Management. Home > Green > Geothermal > California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. Championed by the new California Geothermal Heat Pump Lobby Coalition (CalGeo), AB 2339 (Williams/V.M.
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California Adopts Drought Measures
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2015
Worst drought in 1,000 years will trigger measures that will affect home builders first, says AGC district manager in Southern California. Infrastructure'
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