Construct the Future of California

From the nation's first high-speed rail line and seismic-resilient towers to clean-energy projects, transit systems, and tech campuses, California builds at a scale unlike anywhere else. Construction technicians and skilled trades professionals are engineering the infrastructure that keeps the world's fourth-largest economy moving.

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880,000+

One of the largest construction workforces of any state in the nation

$160B

Construction contributes about $160 billion a year to California's economy

93,600+

More than 93,600 construction establishments operate across the state

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The Firms Building California

From high-speed rail and seismic retrofits to data centers, transit, and clean-energy infrastructure, California is home to some of the country's largest and most respected contractors — all hiring ironworkers, electricians, operators, solar technicians, and skilled trades.

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Tutor Perini

Headquartered in Sylmar, Tutor Perini is one of the nation's largest civil and building contractors, delivering high-speed rail, mass transit, bridges, and major infrastructure across California.

~7,500 employees

Swinerton

Founded in 1888 and based in San Francisco, employee-owned Swinerton builds across commercial, life-sciences, renewable-energy, and affordable-housing markets statewide.

~4,300+ employees

Granite Construction

Headquartered in Watsonville, Granite is a heavy-civil leader specializing in highways, bridges, tunnels, and water infrastructure throughout California.

~3,500+ employees

Engineering on the Grandest Scale

Landmark Infrastructure Projects

From the nation's first high-speed rail line to transit expansions and bridge retrofits, California's mega-projects let trades build history while developing specialized, high-value skills.

Clean-Energy Leadership

California's aggressive renewable-energy goals are driving enormous demand for solar, battery storage, and grid construction — and for the technicians who install and maintain them.

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Seismic & Specialized Expertise

Building to California's strict seismic codes makes its trades among the most skilled in the country, opening doors to advanced certifications and premium pay.

Strong Union & Apprenticeship Pathways

California's deep network of union halls and apprenticeship programs offers paid, structured training that leads to journeyman wages and lifelong careers.

Skilled Trades Powering California

Structural Steel Ironworker

Erect and connect the steel frameworks behind California's bridges, towers, and transit projects — built to some of the strictest seismic standards in the world.

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Solar & Renewable Energy Installer

Install and commission solar arrays, battery storage, and clean-energy systems as California leads the nation's transition to renewable power.

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Operate excavators, cranes, and graders on freeways, high-speed rail, water infrastructure, and large civil projects across the state.

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$14.6B+

Invested in California's high-speed rail program alone

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Discover apprenticeships, industry credentials, and hiring opportunities that can launch a rewarding career in California's construction and infrastructure industry.

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