A major fire started due to suspected arson threatening the vital infrastructure of the I-10 freeway two weeks ago, which serves as a major artery of freeways in the Los Angeles area for roughly 300,000 commuters. The fire was said to be due to flammable materials located under the freeway on leased property. The incident [...] The post I-10 Freeway Arson Threatens Holiday Commute appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

The Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA), the region’s leading member-driven, nonprofit association for union contractors, has announced the winners of it 2023 President’s Gala awards program. The program recognizes people and organizations that have made significant contributions to the industry and their communities while inspiring innovation in their respective fields. Winners received their awards at [...] The post SCCA Names 2023 President’s Gala Award Winners appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

September was an eventful month for the Southern California Contractors Association, where many firsts were established. Industry leads traveled from across the United States and began to gather in San Diego, California for the upcoming September 10-13 convention. The convention, organized by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (SCCA’s national affiliate), was being held [...] The post September Breeds Local & National Milestones for SCCA appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

The Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) announced that Charlie Nobles will begin his role as SCCA’s Executive Director this week. Charlie is an experienced C-level executive, who has worked for various associations throughout his career including serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Right of Way Association, and the Executive Director of [...] The post SCCA Welcomes New Executive Director appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

Many have expressed fears regarding further fluctuating prices for construction materials in the industry.  Figures from 2020 until now, with 2022 seeing peak prices, have increased by an average of 19%. Monitored materials include wood, steel, concrete, masonry, electrical, and insulation. Sources say over 80% of materials experienced price inflation since the pandemic and the [...] The post Debate Continues Regarding Anticipated Material Costs for the Industry appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

What SCCA Labor Relations Can Do For You Anything can happen on a jobsite or behind the scenes. At the Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA), we know it is critical to have the resources and support you need to guarantee a smooth and successful year. SCCA’s Labor Relations supports your needs to effectively manage your [...] The post Don’t Do it Alone Out There appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

On June 29, 2022, the SCCA Legal Committee, along with SCCA's John Cooper hosted a webinar pertaining to Designating "Special Shifts" under the Operating Engineers Local 12 Master Labor Agreement (MLA). Recently, a contractor prevailed in a special shift grievance arbitration brought by Local 12. The arbitration decision is a victory for contractors and clarifies [...] The post Designating “Special Shifts” Legal Webinar appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

April is Stress Awareness Month, and Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) is seeking to provide insight into good mental health practices in the workplace. Construction workers can deal with varying and consistent levels of stressors on the job, which can impact their over all well being. Depending on the severity of the symptoms the stress [...] The post Stress Awareness Month: Pressures in the Construction Industry appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

SCCA's C-TEC Program has a wide variety of benefits the program offers to our members. The most important is training and grant reimbursement for training your company may already do in-house. If that's the case, we can offer your company reimbursement! It's easy - complete a grant reimbursement form by printing it or submitting it [...] The post C-TEC and What We Offer appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more

Another successful and well attended event here at the Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA). Members came from surrounding cities to break bread with the industry's Operating Engineers 12. All shared experiences with shift changes and other obstacles within the industry, which provided all who attended with invaluable insight to support them in their day-to-day positions. [...] The post 2023 Breakfast With the Trades – OE12 appeared first on Southern California Contractors Association ..read more