PICO Y PALA

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 […]

Last week, the Casita Coalition hosted its Build the Middle conference in Pasadena, highlighting one of the most pressing issues facing communities across the nation: creating more attainable housing for the average worker. The event underscored the growing importance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a practical solution that serves working families while expanding housing supply in […]

The Real Work of America’s Hispanic Construction Workforce  The tired phrase “love it or leave it” has long been wielded as a weapon to silence those who dare to speak up about the flaws in our systems. It suggests that raising your voice against injustice is somehow un-American. But that rhetoric misses the truth entirely—especially […]