PICO Y PALA

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 […]

A Call to the Builders of Our Future  In every foundation poured, every beam raised, and every structure completed, there’s a story of grit, sacrifice, and pride. Across job sites and boardrooms, Hispanic workers, contractors, and entrepreneurs have been quietly shaping this country, our country—brick by brick, project by project.  The National Hispanic Construction Alliance […]

Why Unity Matters More Than Ever  A quiet construction site in Mobile, Alabama, has become the latest symbol of a growing national crisis. What was once a vibrant, on-time, and on-budget recreation center project is now weeks behind schedule—its silence a direct result of fear spreading across job sites due to stepped-up ICE raids. And […]

How NHCA Is Supporting California’s Recovery Workforce As Southern California begins the long road to recovery from the devastating wildfires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures, one truth is already clear: immigrant construction workers have been—and will continue to be—essential to rebuilding our communities. From hauling debris to restoring fire-damaged homes, their tireless labor is […]

Advancing Education, Ownership, and Unity in the Hispanic Construction Industry Now more than ever, the Hispanic community in construction must unite, grow stronger, and rise together. We already make up more than one-third of the entire construction workforce, and we’re projected to soon become half of the industry. But it’s not enough to simply be present […]