California Construction Laws & Policies

California Revamps Environmental Law to Address Housing Shortage

News Summary California has revised the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to address the housing crisis. The changes exempt many…

2 weeks ago

California Governor Signs Bills to Exempt Construction Projects from Environmental Review Law

News Summary California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills aimed at exempting certain home and manufacturing construction projects from…

2 weeks ago

California Governor Gavin Newsom Revamps Environmental Quality Act

News Summary Governor Gavin Newsom has announced significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in an effort to…

2 weeks ago

Brightline West Project Advances toward Construction

News Summary The Brightline West project is nearing construction, connecting Las Vegas to Southern California with a high-speed rail system.…

3 weeks ago

California Implements New Fire Resilience Code

News Summary California has adopted the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) to enhance fire safety and combat wildfire risks.…

3 weeks ago

California Implements New Wildfire Building Codes as Risks Escalate

News Summary In response to increasing wildfire risks, California has updated its wildfire hazard maps, expanding the areas where building…

3 weeks ago

California Expands Wildfire Building Codes for Rebuilding

News Summary California officials are expanding wildfire building codes in response to increasing wildfire risks. New maps reveal 1.4 million…

3 weeks ago

Brightline West Starts Field Investigations for High-Speed Rail

News Summary Brightline West is set to begin field investigations for its $12 billion high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas…

3 weeks ago