Greg Aragon

Solar Farm Overcomes Permit, Pandemic Hurdles

The completed solar field will generate enough electricity to power more than 179,000 homes

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Greg Aragon

November 18, 2021

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A massive solar project spanning five square miles is being constructed in the desert near Palm Springs, Calif.

W.A. Rasic is ENR California & Northwest's 2021 Specialty Contractor of the Year

Greg Aragon

November 18, 2021

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The more professional services a company can offer, the more opportunities it will find for future work. And when it comes to utility work, W.A. Rasic (WAR) has a diverse portfolio to showcase its capabilities.

Major Projects Boost California's Effort to Build Housing for Homeless People

Greg Aragon

October 13, 2021

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Projects across the state will address California's ongoing affordable housing crisis.

Nerves of Steel Needed as Firms Face Volatile Prices, Broken Contracts and Price-Gouging

Inflation and supply-chain issues create numerous conflicts and complications

October 7, 2021

Owners and contractors engage in guessing game over delivery dates and future prices.

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Construction Starts on $13M Project to Improve LA River Water Quality

Greg Aragon

October 5, 2021

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A new low flow diversion project will filter water to remove waste from five sub-watersheds in the Los Angeles and Arroyo Seco rivers.

California's New Wood Waste Disposal Law Solves a Big Problem for Contractors

Greg Aragon

September 14, 2021

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AGC of California's CEO called Gov. Newsom's signing of the bill a "really big deal" for state transportation contractors.

Unique Floating Fire Station to Open on San Francisco Waterfront

Greg Aragon

September 7, 2021

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A floating fire station is nearing completion along San Francisco’s waterfront at Pier 22½ which will replace an existing fire station and fire boat berthing facility.

New AGC Virtual Learning Platform Brings Construction to Young Californians

Greg Aragon

September 7, 2021

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The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California launches a free, online learning platform for young people interested in construction.

Bay Area Gets $168M in EPA Water Investment Loans

Greg Aragon

August 23, 2021

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Redwood City, Calif. and Alameda County gain funding to support water system upgrades.

BLM Advances 1 GW of Calif. Solar but Sector Growth Challenges Seen

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August 22, 2021

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Solar is the fastest-growing source of new power in the U.S., but up to four times more project capacity is needed to reach net-zero energy target by 2035, says just released federal report.