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How Mass Timber Construction Delivered Permanent Classrooms at Record Speed

Learn more about the Strategic Projects Group in a Question and Answer style interview with team leader, Michael Polan

As part of XL’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our sustainability practices and aligning our work with the expectations of our clients, partners, and employees, we conducted a comprehensive Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) materiality assessment in Q3 2025.

Northern California’s Construction Employers’ Association has recognized 18 contractors with its President’s Safety Awards and another employer as Most Improved Safety Program. The awards are the first of CEA’s two-part award program. In February, it will recognize even more employers – 60, in fact – with Excellence in Safety Awards.

December 2025 snapshot of California construction cost pressures—4–5% annual escalation (6–8% with tariffs), key material trends, and critical lead-time risks for steel, lumber, and electrical gear to support smarter budgeting and contracts.