Although the series of storms caused widespread flooding, the lasting impacts may be a slight reprieve in the drought and propel more funding to repair aging water infrastructure.
More than 10 years in the making, Bay View represents the first time Google developed one of its own major campuses, with the goal to rethink how building systems integrate with nature to provide healthy, sustainable places for people to work.
Like almost all of the construction industry, specialty contractors on the West Coast endured a challenging 2020. Many were relieved this past year to see stalled work move ahead while new projects stayed the course. Generally, firms saw improved revenue in 2021, but challenges remain as many also reported mixed results.
The two-story WellBeing Center is designed to be the flagship building for Gilead Sciences’ Foster City campus while illustrating innovative approaches to construction.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two pieces of legislation that could create more than 100,000 construction jobs and make it easier to build on commercial land.