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What’s on Tap? California’s Poor Water Rating
State’s Water Infrastructure Needs Attention, Funding “Today there is a heightened awareness of the importance of our physical infrastructure to the economic health of the nation and the well-being of
As New Research Shows Greater Need to Fix Roads, SB 1 Continues to Invest in CA
New research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that the wear and tear on our highway system has greater costs than were previously understood, implying a need
New Podcast: Needles Officials Discuss Water Crisis
Rebuild SoCal Partnership Plays Role in Progress The City of Needles became front-page news of the Los Angeles Times when their lone pump was at risk of running dry. In
Progress Made in Repairing Del Mar Bluffs
SANDAG Stabilization Project Along Rail Corridor San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) construction crews have reached another milestone by successfully grading the Del Mar bluffs and constructing a foundation that
Providing Much Needed Help for the City of Needles
We are pleased to report that the City of Needles has received funding from the State Water Resources Control Board. After months of outreach, advocacy, tireless communications, and political engagement
New Podcast Episode: Women in the Construction Industry
Journeywoman Julia Padilla Discusses Opportunities, Growth Women now comprise more than 10% of the workforce in construction and the future looks promising as the industry is expected to see 12%
Finding Solutions for Los Angeles’ Digital Divide
Addressing the Growing Need for Technology Long before COVID-19 required Los Angelenos to go online for school and work, the city was already facing a huge gap between those who
Decongesting Corridors in Orange County
I-405 and SR-57 Projects It took more than a decade of planning for the ambitious widening of the I-405 freeway and the SR-57 and Lambert Road interchange improvement projects in
Caltrans Releases 2021 Strategic Plan for Interregional Transportation
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released its latest draft plan for highway and rail improvements that will more safely, efficiently and sustainably move people and goods between different
California’s Drought Problem Explained
Where We Are, What to Do California has a long history of drought and data shows the 2011-2017 drought was indeed “exceptional.” While some experts say we became aware of
Ports Infrastructure Needs Investment – Logjams and Disruptions Continue
Ports often contend with unexpected delays, but the pandemic has brought the biggest disruption since the start of container shipping 65 years ago. “The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted that ports
New Podcast Episode: Building America and Talking Construction Careers
Union Carpenter Bradley Bearden Discusses Industry Opportunities Construction careers offer a number of great opportunities for men and women throughout the country and right here in California. So how old