PICO Y PALA

I am not typically a publicly religious man. That is a deliberate choice, rooted in respect for others and an understanding that faith, belief, and meaning take many forms. For me, religion is not a banner to wave or a justification for action. It is a private framework—one that helps me draw boundaries. It helps […]

Last week I came across an article that reminded me how important it is to remember that Innovation in our industry is everyone’s responsibility. The construction industry does not grow without ideas, and it certainly does not grow without your ideas. We have said this before, and it is still true today. Over the past few […]

NHCA was built on a simple belief: if you invest in people, build real capacity, and create clear pathways to opportunity, the construction industry gets stronger. In 2025, that belief was tested—and proven. Over the past year, NHCA emerged as a fast-growing construction alliance by doing what the industry actually needs. We connected contractors to […]

As the year comes to a close, it is worth pausing to reflect on what has been a challenging and consequential year for Hispanics in the construction industry. Across the country, Hispanic contractors, tradespeople, and construction professionals have continued to carry a disproportionate share of the industry’s workload, even as economic uncertainty, labor shortages, rising costs, and regulatory pressures tested the […]

I was motivated to write this after a recent trip to San Diego, where I had the opportunity to meet with a group of teachers from New Orleans. Our conversation quickly moved beyond education and into something deeper, their city, its people, and the long road back after Hurricane Katrina. As they reflected on the […]

Recently, Vice President J.D. Vance appeared on Fox News and made a sweeping claim: a “surge” of illegal immigrants is driving up housing prices and taking homes that “ought by right go to American citizens.” According to Vance, the country has been “flooded” with as many as 30 million undocumented immigrants, which, combined with insufficient new construction, […]