PICO Y PALA

Insights, Innovation & Advocacy for Hispanic Construction

Step into Pico y Pala, the National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA) blog where we break ground on critical conversations and innovative ideas shaping the construction industry. Named after the pick and shovel that start every project, our blog is dedicated to cultivating a space for growth, empowerment, and advocacy. Here, we share unique perspectives, practical insights, and connect our diverse community – from every laborer to every engineer – committed to advancing Hispanic representation and success in construction.

March 31, 2025

NHCA’s Role in Addressing the Growing Challenges in Housing and Construction.

By: Sergio Barajas

Last week, NHCA traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in NAHREP’s Homeownership and Housing Policy Conference. With over a thousand attendees, the event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with key stakeholders in the real estate and housing production sectors. However, this year, there was a noticeable shift in focus—housing production took center stage like […]

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March 24, 2025

Sergio Barajas’ Weekly Blog

By: Sergio Barajas

Featuring Sergio’s take on Construction, Policies, and NHCA. Today marks the release of our first blog. In the coming weeks, months and years, we hope to build a space where we can share our thoughts and ideas about the construction industry from our perspective. We named our blog Pico y Pala because every construction project […]

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