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This blog examining California construction will ask questions, give you previews of what is to come in ENR California and report on what we are hearing, reading and seeing in the state's construction industry.

Subcontractors Can Benefit from Local, Small Business Programs

October 28, 2011

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Both the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and Clark Construction Group’s Subcontractor Development Strategic Partnership are making it easier for local and small contractor firms to get work.

Record Turnout Boosts AGC Foundation's Construction Career Day

October 20, 2011

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Erin Volk, AGC of California’s Construction Education Foundation director, comments on the association’s recent CareerGPS/ Construction Career Awareness Day event at CalExpo in Sacramento.

ENR California Announces 2011 Best Projects Winners

October 5, 2011

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Judges in this year's competition chose 34 projects for awards, including, as best overall, the Kravis Center at Claremont McKenna College.

Opportunity Arises to Criticize New State Stormwater Rules

September 30, 2011

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EUCA alerts membership and industry about providing comments to state senate committee hearing on job creation and retention.

LA Metro Board Approves 30-year Construction Careers Policy

September 23, 2011

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The policy sets a precedent as the first of its kind for a major transit agency in the U.S.

California’s Specialty Contractors Ranking; Plus Rosendin Named Specialty Contractor of the Year

September 14, 2011

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A quick peek at the top 25 Specialty Contractors based on 2010 revenues, which will be featured in the Oct. 10 issue ENR California.

NTSB: San Bruno Pipeline Blast the Result of a 'Litany of Failures'

September 1, 2011

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Tuesday's final report places blame on PG&E, CPUC for lax oversight and blind trust to the "detriment of public safety."

State's New Stormwater Regulations Looming

August 29, 2011

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New Construction General Permit rules requires personnel to be certified for implementation and preparation.

When the Shaking Stops, A Way to Pinpoint the Damage

August 24, 2011

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Software application created by the U.S. Geological Survey for Caltrans is now being used to monitor nuclear power plants in Japan and around the world.