PICO Y PALA

Last week, I was interviewed and had the opportunity to discuss how the current aggressive immigration enforcement practices are creating deep disruptions in major cities across this country — especially for the construction industry. What’s becoming clear to anyone that will stop shouting, is that these enforcement actions not only destabilize communities and families but […]

Last week felt like we were going 100 mph getting everything ready for our national conference — and it was worth every bit of the effort. From September 18–21, NHCA at Avance came alive with packed rooms full of friends, partners, chapter leaders, our National Board of Directors, potential sponsors, industry stakeholders, and new faces […]

Over the past several months, we’ve all seen how quickly policymakers are moving to support AI infrastructure. Federal regulators, including the EPA, are even considering ways to let certain construction activities begin before all permits are fully approved. The goal is simple: reduce delays while still keeping oversight in place. Why? Because AI is being […]

Last week, I had the honor of standing shoulder to shoulder with our newest leaders in Northern California as we launched NHCA’s 8th Standing Chapter. For me, this was more than another ribbon-cutting—it was a homecoming. We began our journey in California with the Los Angeles Chapter, and after expanding this year into cities like […]

Over the last few years, everyone in construction has felt the squeeze of rising costs. Materials jumped, labor became harder to secure, and many of us had to make tough calls just to keep projects moving. The good news is that the pace of those increases is finally starting to slow down, and in some […]

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting in Orange County with Congresswoman Young Kim. The gathering, coordinated by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), brought together over 40 attendees from industries such as construction, hospitality, real estate, and agriculture. We came together not only to discuss immigration practices but also to thank […]