Since launch in Q4 2019, Build California has engaged with over 58,100 students through career fairs, student presentations, and industry activations to educate students on career opportunities in construction. We would not have been able to achieve this without the help of our amazing Ambassadors.    Build California Ambassadors are industry professionals who are passionate about educating and supporting the next generation of California’s construction workforce. By sharing their own construction career journey, they help to inspire students and make it possible for Build California ..read more

In 2023, Build California has engaged with over 35,700 students (about twice the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) through career fairs, student presentations, and industry activations to educate students on career opportunities in construction. We would not have been able to achieve this without the help of our amazing Ambassadors.    Build California Ambassadors are industry professionals who are passionate about educating and supporting the next generation of California’s construction workforce. By sharing their own construction career journey, they help to inspire s ..read more

Hugo de la Torre, Director of Apprenticeship at NorCal Laborers, takes pride in the work that he does and says that being a Laborer is one of the most integral, versatile, and diverse roles one can be a part of. Simply put – they are the backbone of the construction industry!   In Hugo’s Q&A, he shares how laborers are crucial in any project’s successes, and from start to finish, each job focuses on prioritizing innovation and technological improvements for years to come. Read on for more of Hugo’s insights!   Q: How are you changing the perception of Laborers in the Construction ..read more

We get it, prioritizing your mental health can be challenging any day of the week. Between working hard, playing hard, providing for your family, building your legacy, and everything in between, it’s so easy to let your mental health slip. But neglecting your mental health is not the vibe.   So, pause, take a deep breath and don’t be afraid to ask yourself if you’re good at the end of each day. There is no shame in checking in with yourself daily to reflect, assess, and process life’s ups and downs. Repeat after us – Self, you good?     Let’s get into it. Here are some practic ..read more

In our industry, we like to work hard. But we know it’s not always about working harder, but it’s about working smarter. That’s where tech can help!   As the construction industry continues to evolve, making processes better and more efficient, there’s a growing opportunity to utilize tech in our sustainability efforts.   Have a passion for tech? Want to learn how we use it to make our industry better for the Earth? Keep reading for three of the latest and greatest in construction sustainability.   Recycled and Biodegradable Materials   Here’s a startling fact: Did you know ..read more