MAY-JUNE 2025 IN EVERY ISSUE


2 MOVING MOUNTAINS Our Most Valuable Resource: Our Employees


4 ADVOCATING FOR THE INDUSTRY A Joint Legislative Committee Meeting Highlights Key Issues for California Contractors


14 BY CAROL EATON 10MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT How Tech Can Improve


Mental Health Construction technology has long been viewed through the lens of productivity and profit. But its potential to improve mental health is equally significant.


BY ELIZABETH TORREZ, TENNA


24 INVESTING IN OUR INDUSTRY Build California Connects ISEC with Apprentice Seeking Second Chance


SHORT SUBJECTS 26 MAKING MOVES 28 LEARN, ENGAGE & GROW


6 Q&A WITH MARIO NORIEGA, ISEC


De-Stigmatizing Mental Health to Improve


Jobsite Safety AGC of California’s Safety Professional of the Year offers insight into his journey, why it’s important to elevate mental health and safety today more than ever, and what ISEC hoped to achieve with its first annual mental health stand-down this March.


14 LAC’s PERSPECTIVE LAC Helps Navigate


Significant Changes From the potential impact of new or threatened federal tariffs, to how to resolve conflicting federal and state DEI requirements, and confronting redevelopment challenges in the wake of natural disasters, AGC of California’s Legal Advisory Committee supports and guides contractors through an array of legal issues.


BY JESSICA R. BOGO, LAC CHAIR 16CHANGING LEGAL LANDSCAPE Managing Tariff Risks


in Today’s Market While tariffs present significant challenges to supply chains and the construction industry, strategic planning and innovative solutions can help businesses minimize disruptions.


BY NUFAR SHARON 18CHANGING LEGAL LANDSCAPE Maximize Professional


Insurance Recovery General contractors can avoid having their claims denied by their insurance companies because of something that can be traced back to a lack of communication between the project team and the risk management team, by following a few simple steps.


BY WILL S. BENNETT 20 COMMUNITY SERVICE


Los Angeles Area Fires In response to the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires this January, Build Group has employed its Risk Management and Legal Department to help demystify insurance policies for homeowners, with no strings attached at no charge.


BY STEVE CVITANOVIC


CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR MAY/JUNE 2025


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