Commercial Construction Projects in California
There are 51,000 active commercial construction projects in California, and 1,200 of them are bidding in the next 30 days. Find project leads, track bid dates and get your bids in early on the opportunities that fit your trade and territory with Dodge Construction Network.
51,000
ActiveActive commercial projects
1,200
Next 30 daysBidding in next 30 days
Los Angeles
Top countyMost active county
Paving + Office
Top typeMost active project type
What is Dodge Construction Network?
Dodge Construction Network is North America's leading source of commercial construction project data, market intelligence, and forecasting analytics. Contractors choose Dodge because the platform tracks commercial construction projects from pre-planning and design through permit and construction start - giving them the earliest possible visibility into what is being built, who is building it, and what is being specified, months before that information is available anywhere else.
Projects bidding now in California
A sample of construction bids from the live Dodge list. Filter by county, value, stage and project type to find commercial projects to bid on in California
| Project | City | County | Estimated value | Stage | Project type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hall Air Handling Unit Upgrades, Phase 1 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | $500,000–$749,999 | Bidding | College/University |
| Mystic View Parking Lot Improvements | San Diego | San Diego County | $500,000–$749,999 | Bidding | Sidewalk/Parking Lot |
| District Wide Roofing Repair and Maintenance IQC | Anaheim | Orange County | $500,000–$749,999 | Bidding | Miscellaneous |
| Traffic Signal Improvements | Riverside | Riverside County | $569,025 | Bidding | Roadway Lighting |
| Montachusett Fire Pump Replacement | San Jose | Santa Clara County | $200,000–$499,999 | Bidding | Fire/Police Station |
| Radio Tower Demolition and Construction (Sources Sought) | Oakland | Alameda County | $100,000–$500,000 | Bidding | Tower/Signal System |
Where the commercial work is in California
Active commercial projects
27,300
across the top five counties
Los Angeles alone holds 44% of the top-five total, nearly 3x San Diego.
Fewer More
Darker counties have more active commercial projects. Source: Dodge Construction Network, September 2026.
California commercial construction outlook
Commercial construction starts in California is expected to total $116 billion in 2026, up 10% from the prior year, according to Dodge Construction Network. In commercial construction, multi-family housing continues to lead starts activity with energy-related projects close behind.
- $87B2023
- $105B2024
- $105B2025
- $116B2026
Source: Dodge Construction Network construction starts, commercial building only.
What's driving commercial construction in California?
California's steadiest bid opportunities are in schools, hospitals and public infrastructure, backed by $10 billion in Proposition 2 school and community college funding and a January 1, 2030, deadline for every acute care hospital to keep operating after an earthquake. In Los Angeles, the 2028 Olympics are pulling work forward through LAX's $30 billion capital program, while Silicon Valley's data center growth is driving demand for electrical, utility and substation work. Private commercial development is recovering unevenly, with multifamily holding strong and most office activity coming from renovations, conversions and tenant fit-outs rather than new towers.
Most active commercial contractors in California
General contractors and construction managers with the most California projects in Dodge data over the past 12 months.
Request a Demo- 1. Bechtel CorporationLos Angeles, CA
- 2. WebcorSan Francisco, CA
- 3. Stacy WitbeckAlameda, CA
- 4. Flatiron Dragados ConstructionSan Diego, CA
- 5. Clark ConstructionSan Diego, CA
- 6. Clark ConstructionCosta Mesa, CA
- 7. Griffith CompanyBrea, CA
- 8. McCarthy Building CompanySan Francisco, CA
How to find projects before they go out to bid
By the time a project is advertised, the general contractor list is often set and many subcontractor relationships are already in place. Contractors and suppliers who win consistently start tracking projects during planning and design, while they can still reach the owner, architect or GC.
- 1
Planning
The owner announces the project and seeks zoning or funding approvals.
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Design
The architect and engineers are hired and drawings develop.
- 3
Bidding
Plans are released and GCs and subs submit prices.
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Award
The contract is awarded and construction starts.
Dodge tracks projects from the planning stage, often months before bid documents and ITBs are released, and records the owner, architect, engineers and bidding contractors as they are named.
See projects in bidding and designFinding subcontractors for projects
General contractors bidding can find verified local trade contractors through Downtobid, part of Dodge Construction Network. Profiles show each contractor’s trades, specializations, service area and how quickly they respond to invitations to bid (ITBs).
About this data
Project counts, values and stages on this page come from Dodge Construction Network. Dodge researchers collect project information from owners, architects, engineers, contractors and public records, and verify details as projects move from planning through award. This page is a monthly snapshot of commercial project types. The live California project list is updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How can I find commercial construction projects to bid on in California?
Dodge Construction Network tracks 51,000 active commercial construction projects in California. Browse projects and filter by county, trade, project type, value and bidding stage. Get full access now
Is the California project list on construction.com free, and can I see plans and specs?
The public list on Dodge Construction Network for California Projects is free and shows about 14% of Dodge’s California projects. A Dodge subscription unlocks the full list, including planning-stage projects, project contacts, plans and specifications.
Does Dodge Construction Network list both public and private commercial projects in California?
Yes. Dodge Construction Network covers both public bid opportunities and private commercial projects across California. Private projects such as offices, retail, medical buildings and apartments are rarely advertised publicly, so Dodge is one of the few places to find them alongside public work.
How do I find California projects before they go out to bid?
Track projects during planning and design, before the general contractor and subcontractor lists are set. Dodge Construction Network follows California projects from the planning stage, often months before bid documents are released. It adds the owner, architect, engineers and bidding contractors as they’re named, so you can reach decision-makers early.
What's the best way for subcontractors to find bidding opportunities in California?
Search California construction projects on Dodge Construction Network and filter by your trade, county and bid date to see open construction bids in California. The Bid Calendar shows upcoming bid dates in one view. Dodge subscribers also see the general contractors bidding on each project, so subcontractors know who to contact.
What types of commercial projects are most active in California?
Based on Dodge data from September 2026, the most active commercial project types in California are paving (7,500 projects), office (6,500) and apartments and condos (3,900), followed by sidewalk and parking lot (3,400) and retail (3,200).
Which California counties have the most commercial construction projects?
Los Angeles County leads with 12,000 active commercial projects in Dodge data, followed by Orange County (4,100), Riverside County (3,600) and San Bernardino County (3,300). Each county has its own project list on construction.com. See the California project list.
Who are the most active commercial contractors in California?
Based on Dodge project counts over the past 12 months, the most active commercial general contractors in California include Bechtel, Webcor, Stacy Witbeck, Flatiron Dragados, Clark Construction, Griffith Company and McCarthy Building Companies.
See every commercial project in California
The public list shows about 14% of Dodge projects. Full access adds planning-stage projects, contacts, plans and specs.