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This blog explores construction around the Golden State, with a focus on Northern California.

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Pechanga Resort Casino Expansion

Tutor Perini Awarded $285 Million Resort Casino Expansion Contract

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Greg Aragon
February 26, 2016
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Tutor Perini Corporation announced February 25 that its subsidiary, Tutor Perini Building Corp., has been awarded a $285 million contract to expand the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA.
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SFO Control Tower

SF Airport Control Tower Receives Top California Engineering Award

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Greg Aragon
February 15, 2016
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The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was recently recognized as the top engineering project in California in 2015 and was honored with the “Golden State Award” by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
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Gold Line Bridge

$1 Billion Pasadena to Azusa Light Rail Project Prepares for Passengers

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Greg Aragon
February 12, 2016
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The Foothill Gold Line light rail project from the Southern California cities of Pasadena to Azusa is only weeks away from welcoming passengers on March 5.
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Folsom Dam

Work Moves Forward on $900 Million Folsom auxiliary spillway Dam Project

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Greg Aragon
January 29, 2016
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced January 26 that along with its contractor, Kiewit Co., it began work on the next milestone at the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway project in Folsom, CA.
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Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project

Gerald Desmond Bridge Project in Long Beach Takes Shape

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Greg Aragon
January 14, 2016
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While foundation pile work continues on the new $1.2- billion Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project in Long Beach, CA, crews are preparing to build the structure's deck that will rise 205-ft-high over the bay.
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High Speed Rail

California High-Speed Rail Announces Bid Results for Central Valley

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Greg Aragon
January 7, 2016
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced January 5 that it has identified California Rail Builders as the Apparent Best Value Proposer for the Design-Build Services Contract for Construction Package 4, the next segment of construction through the counties of Tulare and Kern and the cities of Wasco and Shafter.
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The Hibernia Bank

San Francisco's Historic Hibernia Bank Completes Renovation

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Greg Aragon
December 18, 2015
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One of San Francisco's most iconic and historic buildings has recently completed a major renovation


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San Gabriel Trench Project

$1.6 billion Alameda Corridor-East Construction Project Gets Boost from CTC

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Greg Aragon
December 11, 2015
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The $1.6 billion Alameda Corridor-East Construction project in the San Gabriel Valley is moving forward with a $53.366 million financial boost from the CTC 


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Sixth Street Viaduct

Replacement of LA's Iconic Sixth Street Viaduct Moves Forward

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Greg Aragon
December 2, 2015
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Construction on the $449 million Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project in Los Angeles is progressing in preparation for geotechnical foundation testing 


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Central Subway Project

San Francisco's $1.6 Billion Central Subway Stays On Course

Tunnel Project Travels Beneath Busy City Streets
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Greg Aragon
November 23, 2015
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The $1.6 billion Central Subway project in San Francisco reaches major milestone with installation of the initial tracks headed for Chinatown


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