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L.A.-To-Vegas 218-Mile High-Speed Rail Begins Pre-Construction Work In California — On Track For Its 2029 Debut

Jul 09, 2026 (0) comment , , , ,

The high-speed train that will connect these major cities is quickly starting to take shape near the Rancho Cucamonga area. Via Brightline West   As reported by Victorville Daily Press, Brightline West has officially begun field investigation work along the Interstate 15 corridor, marking a major step forward for the long-anticipated bullet train connecting Southern […]

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Office-to-housing conversion initiatives proliferate in California

Jun 22, 2026 (0) comment , , , ,

State policymakers have been pursuing policy changes that remove barriers to converting older commercial buildings into housing, with mixed success. A rendering of Arista Glendale Phase I in Glendale, Calif. The eight-story apartment building was converted from a 1985 office building. Permission granted by Sares Regis Group   The urgency to rethink the use of […]

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An unfinished Pompeian construction site reveals ancient Roman building technology

Jun 22, 2026 (0) comment , , ,

Recent excavations at Pompeii’s Regio IX have uncovered an intact ancient construction site, offering insights into Roman building techniques at the time of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Microstructural and chemical analysis of materials collected from previously constructed walls, walls under construction, and adjacent dry, raw material piles show unequivocally how quicklime […]

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3 Things LeBron James Can Teach You About Business Growth

Jun 11, 2026 (0) comment , , , , ,

With a diverse business and investment portfolio, LeBron James can teach us a great deal about long-term growth and success.  What image first comes to mind when you hear the name LeBron James? Basketball superstar? One of the most distinguished athletes of our time? Sure, but that’s not all. Accruing a net worth of $480+ […]

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Construction starts jumped in April as more project types broke ground

May 28, 2026 (0) comment , , ,

Unlike recent months, groundbreakings stretched beyond a handful of data center and energy megaprojects, according to Dodge Construction Network. An aerial view of members of the media and project partners visiting the construction site of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway on April 22, 2026, in Agoura Hills, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images […]

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10 Tips for Submitting Better Bids

May 21, 2026 (0) comment , , ,

Putting together a winning bid proposal, or even a competitive one, takes knowledge and skill. It’s a bit more complicated than just putting some numbers together and hoping for the best. Good bid preparation requires a lot of time and effort and involves everything from reading and fully understanding the plans and specifications to accurately […]

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The 9 Coolest Pools in the World

Apr 30, 2026 (0) comment , , , ,

From the Earth’s deepest pool to the tallest outdoor one, there are multiple record holders on this list     Here’s a question: Are the coolest pools the ones that offer the best respite on days when you feel that you’re about to overheat, or the ones that make the best use of creative and […]

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The Dotted Line: Taking over construction mid-project

Apr 21, 2026 (0) comment , , , ,

  Circumstances can change quickly in any business environment, construction included. Contractors can take on a project that looks profitable on paper but ends up being a time and money pit because of something they overlooked during the bid process, unanticipated material increases, skilled worker shortages or other trades falling behind — the list goes […]

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5 Amazing Underwater Structures: How Underwater Construction Works

Apr 16, 2026 (0) comment , , , ,

With the earth’s population continuing to soar, buildings have been growing higher and higher. Dense cities are dotted with cranes constructing new, magnificent skyscrapers. What if the future of cities is not further up toward the sky, but deep down in the ocean? Humans have explored underwater construction for many years, and construction techniques already […]

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Fraud Alert: Scammers Pose as CSLB Staff, Demand Money Over Phone

Apr 01, 2026 (0) comment , , , ,

  The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has learned of phone scams targeting CSLB licensees. In the scheme, an individual falsely identifying themselves as an employee of CSLB demands a license “activation” fee of up to $500 be paid immediately over the phone or the license will be cancelled. Please be advised that CSLB staff […]

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