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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.

TBMs Begin Boring Twin Tunnels on Los Angeles Purple Line Extension

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Greg Aragon

October 31, 2018

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The $2.1-billion Purple Line Extension Transit Project Section 1 in Los Angeles reached a major milestone recently, as two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) began carving out twin tunnels for the project.

Metro Begins Soil Testing for more than $320-Million Orange Line Improvements Project

Greg Aragon

October 18, 2018

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The transit project will prepare the bus rapid transit line in the San Fernando Valley for a future conversion to light rail.

Aquarium of the Pacific Installs Final Glass Panel on $53-Million Expansion

Greg Aragon

October 17, 2018

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The $53-million Pacific Visions expansion project at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach reached a major milestone as the final panel of glass was placed on its rolling, wave-like facade.

Top Specialty Contractors in California and Hawaii: Preliminary List

Christine Kilpatrick

October 17, 2018

There's still time to participate in ENR California's Top Specialty Contractors Survey for 2018.

Construction on $823-million Calaveras Dam Replacement Reaches Major Milestone

Greg Aragon

September 28, 2018

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After seven years of construction, the $823-million Calaveras Dam Replacement Project has hit a major milestone as the new replacement dam at Calaveras Reservoir reached its full height of 220 ft earlier this month.

15 Million-Year Whale Bone Found at LA Metro Subway Project

Greg Aragon

September 27, 2018

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California Approves $329-million Desalination Project off the Coast of Monterey

Greg Aragon

September 19, 2018

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The project to convert ocean water into desalinated potable water is in response to state and court-ordered reductions in the community's primary sources of freshwater.

ENR Announces 2018 Legacy Award Winner for Northern California

Christine Kilpatrick

September 18, 2018

Clark Manus, CEO and architect at Heller Manus Architects, will receive the Northern California Legacy Award for 2018.

ENR California Selects 2018 Specialty Contractor of the Year

Christine Kilpatrick

September 18, 2018

SME Steel has helped raise some of California's most iconic projects.

Gold Line Light Rail Receives Design-Build Proposals for Glendora to Montclair Extension

Greg Aragon

September 13, 2018

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The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) on September 12 announced a milestone for the 12.3-mile, six-station rail extension from Glendora to Montclair in Southern California, as four shortlisted design-build teams vying for the Alignment Design-Build Contract submitted proposals.