California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-08T14:42:00+00:00
The changes to the California Environmental Quality Act could greatly speed up the issuance of building permits.

The changes to the California Environmental Quality Act could greatly speed up the issuance of building permits.

Higher material costs and weaker spending suggest growing pressure across the construction industry.

The roughly 1-mile span will ease congestion for both freight and passenger rail along the Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia corridor.

Although the deduction is about making commercial buildings energy efficient, it’s been key to owners’ willingness to invest in obsolete and financially distressed properties, supporters say.
High-speed and intercity rail advocates gathered at the APTA rail conference looking to advance major capital projects.