Articles by Greg Aragon

Caltrans is preparing to break ground on a massive wildlife crossing that will span 10 lanes across the busy 101 Freeway in western Los Angeles County.

Operator of most of the state grid announced March 17 a 10-year transmission upgrade plan, specifying 23 projects to accommodate a big boost in planned carbon-free power.

It’s been 60 years since the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Sacramento first began championing the cause of women in the construction industry. With Women in Construction (WIC) Week happening March 6-12, the organization is preparing for a host of events to keep the movement going.

Contractors in Burlingame, Calif., are wrapping up a tricky maneuver to move an historic 1940s post office approximately 120 ft from its current location to make room for the construction of an underground parking structure directly beneath the building’s footprint. 

Builders of one of California’s largest transit-oriented developments (TODs) are crediting the use of an innovative pre-engineered, light-gauge metal-framing system for keeping the $400-million-plus mixed-use project on time and on budget.  

From growing up in a rural town or following in the footsteps of a parent to tinkering with robots or working on helicopter engines, every one of this year’s ENR California and Northwest’s Top Young Professionals shares a common love and curiosity for the built environment. They also have a story to tell. 

Webcor laboratory project in Brisbane, Calif., which is set to divert more than 90% of its waste from landfills and incineration, will be the first to meet the Total Resource Use and Efficiency zero-waste standard.

The project spanning five square miles will generate more than 2,200 GWh per year of renewable energy.

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.