June 2, 2025
Built on GRIT
The Foundation of Hispanic Excellence in Construction Last week was both rewarding and incredibly busy for NHCA. We hit some important milestones, hosted successful events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued the hard work of creating and strengthening alliances that align with our mission and vision. The path forward hasn’t always been clear—or […]
May 12, 2025
Change is Inevitable
For generations, the American Dream has represented something profoundly simple: that anyone—no matter their birthplace—can build a better life in this country through hard work and determination. For millions of immigrants, especially within the Hispanic community, that dream wasn’t just an aspiration—it was a mission. They came to the United States not to take, but […]
May 5, 2025
The Future Is Ours to Build—Together
LAST WEEK MARKED ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR NHCA—WE SURPASSED 2,000 MEMBERS NATIONWIDE. Northern California is making its final push toward board formation, and Charlotte officially launched its chapter with an incredible kickoff event. As we continue our drive to establish 15 chapters and reach over 5,000 members by the end of the year, we’re deeply inspired by […]
April 28, 2025
Estamos aquí y vamos en camino!
We are here and we are on our way! Over the past 24 months, I’ve had the opportunity to travel the country and see firsthand the incredible work being done by local and regional organizations to support young people entering the construction trades. It’s been inspiring to see both young individuals and career changers find […]
April 21, 2025
How Contractors Can Protect Themselves from Rising Construction Costs
Last week, I attended an event hosted by the NHCA’s San Diego chapter focused on best practices for bidding and estimating on residential and commercial construction projects. One theme came through loud and clear: contractors are worried about how to protect themselves in the face of rising construction costs. With inflation, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and […]
April 14, 2025
Fear, Uncertainty, and the Cost of Inaction on Immigration
Last week, I had a conversation with someone in the banking industry. They mentioned a growing trend—customers, particularly Hispanic account holders using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), were pulling large sums of money out of their bank accounts. For those unfamiliar, an ITIN is issued by the IRS to individuals who aren’t eligible for a […]