Pricing insanity: Material costs escalate, driving contractor desperation
Amid unprecedented challenges with the cost and availability of construction materials, firms locked into contracts based on last year’s prices are feeling the heat. At conventions, on Zoom calls and in casual conversation, it’s the only thing contractors talk about anymore. Everyone wants to know how … read more
Capitol Update – 10/24/2021
Construction’s career crisis: How did we get here? Experts weigh in on the factors that made construction a profession for “someone else’s kid,” and the long road ahead to fix it. A four-decade veteran of the construction industry, Greg Sizemore says he doesn’t remember a … read more
Capitol Update – 10/18/2021
Which business costs will increase in 2022? Business costs such as insurance, health care and energy will rise next year, according to Kiplinger forecasts. In addition, some interest rates will inch up amid growth in GDP, consumer spending and wages, the forecasters predict. Full Story: Kiplinger Brief … read more
Capitol Update – 10/11/2021
AB 416: Governor vetoes tropical deforestation bill (SBE / SRBX / CBA Opposed this bill and urged a Governor’s veto) California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) today vetoed a bill that would have required businesses selling certain products to the state to prove they’re not contributing to … read more
SBE Awarded Safety Training Grant
Shasta Builders Exchange Awarded $142,000 Safety Training Grant Through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Susan Harwood Training Grant Program On September 28, 2021, Shasta Builders Exchange learned that our application to expand our safety training program through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program was … read more