At a time when the contractor industry is still feeling the supply-chain crunch, California’s legal stance on independent contractors, including 70,000 truckers specifically could make things worse, says Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, of Adams and Reese.

The average passerby likely doesn’t size up a building for its durability. Instead, they look at a structure’s height, function, design and beauty. But in many places, such as southern California, a building’s durability is very often top of mind, particularly in relation to fire.

On June 16, Gilbane Building Company joined representatives from California Institute of the Arts and HGA Architects to celebrate the beginning of construction at CalArts' A-Block. The 25,000-square-foot renovation will restore a major section of the institution, housing its well-known School of Film/Video.

LemonTree was built for professional tenants, sporting a recording studio with 12 separate quiet studios where music producers can work uninterrupted by sound from adjoining rooms.

Dittemore Insulation Contractors Inc. specializes in commercial insulation from its home-base of Anaheim, Calif. The company has multiple divisions that cover the following: state and federal public works, K-12 and higher education, healthcare/hospital, tenant improvement, and high-rises.

Insulation Labs is a residential and commercial insulation contractor located in Van Nuys, Calif.

Nathan Kimmel Company is proud to announce that Carol Schary has received a nomination for the Inspirational Women Forum and Awards by the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team.

L&W Supply Corporation announced that it has acquired the assets of Starr’s Building Supply, Inc.

Since 1976, Superior Wall Systems, Inc. has been a strong player in metal stud framing, drywall installation and finishing, lath and plaster, EIFS, fireproofing, prefabricated building components and more. The company specializes in high-rise residential towers, office-tenant improvements and prefab load-bearing light gauge steel wall panel construction.

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