Engineering News-Record

Tutor Perini Awarded $285 Million Resort Casino Expansion Contract

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:47:00 -0500

Tutor Perini Corporation announced February 25 that its subsidiary, Tutor Perini Building Corp., has been awarded a $285 million contract to expand the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA.

SF Airport Control Tower Receives Top California Engineering Award

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:50:00 -0500

The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was recently recognized as the top engineering project in California in 2015 and was honored with the “Golden State Award” by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

$1 Billion Pasadena to Azusa Light Rail Project Prepares for Passengers

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:05:00 -0500

The Foothill Gold Line light rail project from the Southern California cities of Pasadena to Azusa is only weeks away from welcoming passengers on March 5.

Work Moves Forward on $900 Million Folsom auxiliary spillway Dam Project

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:42:00 -0500

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced January 26 that along with its contractor, Kiewit Co., it began work on the next milestone at the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway project in Folsom, CA.

Gerald Desmond Bridge Project in Long Beach Takes Shape

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:16:00 -0500

While foundation pile work continues on the new $1.2- billion Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project in Long Beach, CA, crews are preparing to build the structure's deck that will rise 205-ft-high over the bay.

California High-Speed Rail Announces Bid Results for Central Valley

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:10:00 -0500

The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced January 5 that it has identified California Rail Builders as the Apparent Best Value Proposer for the Design-Build Services Contract for Construction Package 4, the next segment of construction through the counties of Tulare and Kern and the cities of Wasco and Shafter.

San Francisco's Historic Hibernia Bank Completes Renovation

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:42:00 -0500

One of San Francisco's most iconic and historic buildings has recently completed a major renovation

$1.6 billion Alameda Corridor-East Construction Project Gets Boost from CTC

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:10:00 -0500

The $1.6 billion Alameda Corridor-East Construction project in the San Gabriel Valley is moving forward with a $53.366 million financial boost from the CTC

Replacement of LA's Iconic Sixth Street Viaduct Moves Forward

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:30:00 -0500

Construction on the $449 million Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project in Los Angeles is progressing in preparation for geotechnical foundation testing

San Francisco's $1.6 Billion Central Subway Stays On Course

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:29:00 -0500

The $1.6 billion Central Subway project in San Francisco reaches major milestone with installation of the initial tracks headed for Chinatown

Swinerton Completes Two San Diego County Hotels

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Swinerton Builders has recently completed a hotel for Courtyard by Marriott and one for Viejas Casino and Resort

Genton Property Group Breaks Ground on Four Seasons with LA's Most Expensive Penthouse

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Genton Property Group (GPG) has broke ground on The Four Seasons Residences Los Angeles, which will boast a $50-million penthouse - the most expensive suite in Los Angeles

Gold Line Rail Project Headed for March 2016 Opening

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The nearly $1 billion Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa is scheduled to open to passengers on March 5, 2016

Bay Bridge Opening Delayed and Failed Bolt Findings Released

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:19:28 -0400

,收费桥项目监督委员会(TBPOC) has delaydd the opening of $6.4-billion San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge retrofit project until December of this year, and has also released the findings of its investigation into 32 anchor bolts on the structure's eastern span that broke when crews tightened them in March.

C.W. Driver Honored with Employer Freedom Award

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:06:46 -0400

Pasadena, CA-based general contractor CW Driver was recently awarded with the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for their "commitment to our guardsmen and reservists" and for their "exceptional support to our citizen warriors."

Fracking Shakes Things up in California

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:52:46 -0400

“Fracking” is creating a quite a stir below and above ground, especially in California, where environmentalists oppose most anything that penetrates land, sea or air; and business people are desperately looking for new ways to create jobs and energy.

Calif High Speed Rail has Money Savings Brainstorm

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:09:52 -0400

The nearly $100 billion estimated California High Speed Rail project recently announced a plan to save money by creating a new website. But how much dough will it save?

KTGY Does More than Design and Plan; it Develops Apps

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

KTGY集团不仅完成了大约12毫on sq-ft of design and construction in California in the past year, it has also developed two apps for developers in the retail industry.

San Gabriel Valley's Largest Industrial Building in Three Years Breaks Ground

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:23:07 -0400

Seventh Street Development breaks ground on third phase of the 1.5 million-sq-ft Mission 71 Business Park in Pomona, highlighted by the largest industrial building built in the San Gabriel Valley in the past three years

Korean Companies Constructing like Crazy in California

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:40:58 -0400

In a positive sign for California construction, three big-name Korean companies are building projects totaling more than $1.5 billion around the state

Willits Bypass Project Continues Amid Controversy

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:15:52 -0400

Construction on Phase 1 of the $210 million Willits Bypass Project moves ahead with site prep work despite delays by local activists

Hyundai's New $150 Million HQ Complex Drives Toward Fall Opening

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Construction on Hyundai Motor America's new $150 million headquarters building and adjacent five-level parking garage is heading for completion this fall.

So Cal Ports Look to Stay Competitive with New Projects

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:45:16 -0400

Southern California's two busiest harbors, The Port of Los Angeles and The Port of Long Beach, are trying to stay competitive with major new projects and renovations under construction and on the horizon.

94th Annual AGC Convention Draws Big Crowds to Palm Springs

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 94th Annual AGC Convention in Palm Springs was a success, drawing more than 2,200 people from 870 different companies, while exceeding last year's event by 25%.

SF's Anchor Brewing Pours into Pier 48

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:52:59 -0500

Anchor Brewing, San Francisco’s largest manufacturer, announced last week that it will construct a world-class facility at Pier 48 as part of the $1.6 Mission Rock Project, which is being developed by the San Francisco Giants.

AGC's 94th Annual Convention Heads to Palm Springs

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 94th Annual AGC Convention is coming to Palm Springs March 4 - 9, bringing with it a couple thousand construction professionals from around the country who want to network and learn more about the latest industry trends and hi-tech innovations.

San Francisco's Exploratorium Sets Grand Reopening Date

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The $300 million project to move San Francisco's historic Exploratorium from the Palace of Fine Arts, and recreate it at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero at the heart of the waterfront, is set for April 17, 2013.

Jeff Anglada Joins RNL Los Angeles as Senior Project Manager

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:44:58 -0500

Jeff Anglada joins RNL's Los Angeles office as new senior project manager, where he help the design firm's strong interior's studio enter the Los Angeles Market and focus on civic and commercial work.

San Francisco based-Prologis is Starting Year off Busy

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:27:26 -0500

San Francisco based-Prologis, developer, owner and operator of industrial real estate is keeping busy with global projects and awards.

McCarthy Builds on Experience at UC Merced

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

McCarthy Tops-out on fourth project in year at UC Merced, three of which are LEED sustainable.