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Construction

10 Mar

Building permit activity soars in South Valley

published on March 10, 2022 - 10:17 AM

Shaking off any Covid-19 worries, building permits in Visalia climbed in all categories during the first two months of this

09 Mar

Manufacturers keeping contractors busy with expansion, renovation

published on March 9, 2022 - 1:39 PM

According to the Construction Monitor’s San Joaquin Valley building permit summary for the first quarter of 2022, there was a

08 Mar

Fresno awarded $5M for Central Fresno street improvements

published on March 8, 2022 - 1:46 PM

The City of Fresno will be receiving millions from the state from the Clean CA Grant program. Fresno will be

08 Mar

Slimmed down hotel project for Downtown Fresno comes to a vote

published on - 11:52 AM

The Fresno City Council will vote Thursday to amend an agreement for a new hotel in Downtown Fresno previously delayed

17 Feb

Homebuilder reports a 2021 of ‘brisk sales’ in the South Valley

published on February 17, 2022 - 10:37 AM

Visalia-based builder San Joaquin Valley Homes reported a 2021 of brisk sales, closing on 449 new homes and declaring itself

15 Feb

Women-owned construction startup off to a busy start

published on February 15, 2022 - 11:17 AM

Two Central Valley real estate professionals have teamed up to start their own home renovation and construction company. Sarah Oliveira

14 Dec

Construction at former Clovis Costco wins safety award

published on December 14, 2021 - 1:59 PM

A former Costco location that was rehabbed for a new, public-sector use has been recognized for its safety precautions during

11 Nov

Retail to debut at massive Madera County community

published on November 11, 2021 - 2:31 PM

A new community in Madera that has been in the works for years is taking shape as restaurants, retailers and

04 Nov

Owner of Visalia firm speaks out regarding $7.2M wage-theft fine

published on November 4, 2021 - 2:38 PM

A Visalia construction company is speaking out after the state revealed a $7.2 million fine for wage-theft violations. The California

02 Nov

Clovis firm IDs five trends to shape new home development

published on November 2, 2021 - 10:54 AM

Future home development in California will be shaped by factors including a “schizophrenic housing market,” new building codes, environmental concerns,

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Posted: at 8:49 am

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