Cemex Ventures – Fostering the construction revolution

Cement is responsible for a significant share of global CO₂ emissions, commonly estimated at around 7–8%, according to the International Energy Agency and the Global Cement and Concrete Association. This is not a marginal footprint. It places cement among the most emissions-intensive industrial sectors worldwide.  What makes cement particularly difficult to decarbonize is the dual […]

California contractor ordered to pay $468K in wage theft case

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A California construction contractor must pay $468,505 in back wages and damages to 137 workers after a federal investigation found violations of minimum wage and overtime laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Newport […]

San Diego $20.5 million apartment building tops out

The Illinois St. Apartments in San Diego recently topped out. Image courtesy Good & Roberts Good & Roberts has topped out the $20.5 million Illinois St. Apartments project in San Diego, marking the completion of structural construction. The contractor, part of C.W. Driver Companies, is delivering the development for Falcon Co. LLC. The 5,202 m2 (56,000-sf) […]