NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2025


IN EVERY ISSUE


2 MOVING MOUNTAINS Advocating for Safety in Our Industry


4 ADVOCATING FOR THE INDUSTRY Antonio Villaraigosa joins the Gubernatorial Field


8 BY CAROL EATON 8 CSEA’S HIGH HAZARD WINNER Granite Recognized for LAX


Runways Improvement Project Managing extreme risks from taxiing aircraft, debris, hazardous materials and other challenges, Granite successfully completed a major project at LAX that delivered lasting improvements.


10 CSEA’S SUPERINTENDENT AWARD ISEC Superintendent Armando


Hernandez Honored Tis ISEC, Inc. field leader has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to safety through active engagement with team members and a focus on continuous improvement.


16 INVESTING IN OUR INDUSTRY AGC CEF Awarded $2.5 Million ERiCA Round 2 Grant


18 BUILDING YOUR NETWORK Record Turnout for CONSTRUCT 2025


SHORT SUBJECTS 21 LEARN, ENGAGE & GROW


6 HONORING SAFETY EXCELLENCE Construction Safety Excellence


Awards Recognizes 2025 Winners Te 38th annual competition spotlights AGC of California companies and individuals who lead the industry in safety.


12 BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND GROWING MARKETS:


Owners’ Showcases Shine Spotlight on Billions in Upcoming Work for


California Contractors AGC of California brought together 35 owners and public agencies for Showcases at 2025 CONSTRUCT, demonstrating their commitment to fostering relationship-building and dialogue between contractors and owners.


BY CHRIS SMITH 14 RISK MANAGEMENT


Beating the Odds: How to Identify and Oppose the Biggest Risks Facing


Construction From an uncertain economy to a rising number of weather- related disasters to an explosion of cyber attacks, the California construction industry is facing a wide variety of challenges. Contractors must be prepared.


BY MARK WOODITCH, HUB INTERNATIONAL


CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025


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