The agreement extends a long-standing framework for mutual wildfire response and cooperative risk-reduction work across California for the next five years.
The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand as construction spending growth is poised to resume for the first time in years.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 64, up four points compared to the previous quarter.
Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem – including agents and homebuyers and sellers – with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.
Blum, Inc. achieved ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems) certification, which the company says reinforces its "long-standing commitment to responsible operations, energy efficiency and continuous improvement."
Embt brings more than 20 years of experience in accounting, financial management, external reporting and strategic planning. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Proterra LLC. Embt has also held various finance leadership roles at BWX Technologies and Deloitte & Touche LLP.