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Nor Cal Carpenters Union and BuildOUT California/BuildIT announce historic collaboration

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Media contacts:David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.comPaul Pendergast / (415) 290-7780 / paul@pendergastconsultinggroup.com

WHO: Nor Cal Carpenters Union and BuildOUT California/BuildIT

WHAT: Press Conference to announce historic collaboration 

WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (8:30am – 9:30am)

WHERE: 420 23rd Street, San Francisco:  site of the Power Station Project
WEB: https://www.build-it.world/

WHY: It is estimated that by 2030 the construction industry will have a workforce shortage of nearly 3 million people. Challenges of this scale call for bold action. The leadership of the Nor Cal Carpenters Union and BuildIT and BuildOUT California invite you to join us for the historic launch of their new partnership dedicated to recruitment and training in the construction industry that is all inclusive and leaves no one out of the opportunity to build a great family supporting career.  This program will become the ‘model of success’ to be replicated across the United States and beyond.

Speakers at this event to include:

  • Rafael Mandelman, President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
  • Jay Bradshaw, Executive Officer, Nor Cal Carpenters Union
  • Paul Pendergast, President, BuildIT/BuildOUT California
  • Peter Tateishi, CEO, Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of CA)
  • Emily Cohen, Executive Vice President, United Contractors (UCON)
  • Lori Dunn-Guion, Senior Vice President, Swinerton
  • Nick and Danielle Colina, Anco Iron & Construction

BuildOUT California/BuildIT is the world’s largest industry association dedicated to the sustainable development of LGBT/Allied businesses, professionals, and tradespeople in architecture, engineering, construction and large-scale redevelopment. BuildOUT/BuildIT are engaged with 8,588 businesses and individuals on a weekly basis The Nor Cal Carpenters Union (NCCU) is a large regional council of the Unite Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) representing over 37,000 skilled craftspeople in Northern California. It comprises 22 affiliated Local Unions and focuses on advocating for its members through organizing, political engagement, contract enforcement, and training. The NCCU also emphasizes the importance of partnerships with signatory employers and provides various resources and support for its members.