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"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock."

– Thomas Jefferson

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP

Stand Like a Rock

Jefferson’s Guide for Principled Leadership, Harmonious Debate, and Steady Action Amid the Swift Currents of Modern Public Life Now

Withdraw, if but an instant, from the bustle of faction and consult the interior oracle. Leadership commences not with proclamations but with self-command. He who would guide free citizens must master his passions, proving that authority may travel in the company of virtue. At night, we face the stars and remember that every pinpoint once steered a voyage we!
In deliberation, I prefer reason to clamor and persuasion to force. A lucid sentence, borne on civility, achieves more than volumes of invective. Yet firmness does not yield; on principle, we stand like rock, though currents press hard. Such constancy lends courage to the diffident and limits to the rash. Celebrate small wins; they prove progress is real.
Consider the inheritance shaped by daily conduct. If clear intention is followed by prompt deed, posterity will note that we married deliberation to enterprise. Let each letter, each vote, and each bargain bear the stamp of integrity that others, observing, may dare great labors themselves, and public virtue thus enlarge. May records note we turned conviction to the common good, leaving the Republic steadier for all.

Face the day with Jeffersonian calm: align conduct with principle, voice one clear truth, and finish a deed proving liberty & duty stride as partners.

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Panasonic boosts hiring

$4B De Soto EV battery plant, doubling headcount to 665 staff ahead of first cell production launch next Q1 spring 2026

Tesla hit a key milestone at its $375 million lithium refinery near Corpus Christi on April 22, firing up the first of four calcination kilns that turn spodumene into battery-grade lithium hydroxide. This step will keep the project on track to ship an initial 15,000-ton batch by early 2026.

Crews have switched from heavy civil to mechanical finish-out: 1.6 miles of stainless pipe feed 27 leach tanks, and a 90 MW gas-turbine plant now powers dryers and electrolysis. Peak build reached 2,300 craft workers; headcount will level at 700 skilled roles next year. This summer, crews will tune kiln heat curves and fit a wastewater module expected to recycle 85 percent of process water.

Analysts call the refinery the final link in Tesla’s US supply chain, which supplies cathode plants in Austin and Nevada with lithium for one million cars annually. The milestone also answers IRA pressure to localize critical minerals safely, spurring rival projects from Albemarle and Piedmont along the Gulf Coast.

INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY

Douglass tunnel dig begins, upgrading DC–NY rail

$6.5B Frederick Douglass Tunnel breaks ground: 2-track high-speed tube to replace 150-year-old B&P bottleneck, slashing MARC and Amtrak delays by 30%!

Backhoes swung beside West Baltimore Station as crews poured the first slurry wall for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel, a $6.5 billion twin-tube that will erase the 30 mph choke point of the 1870s B&P Tunnel. Governor Wes Moore called the sunrise pour “Baltimore’s rail renaissance” while commuters cheered from passing MARC cars.

Hydromills cut 100-ft panels that become the launch box for a 45-ft boring machine arriving this fall. Engineers watch real-time LiDAR and vibration meters to keep CSX trains moving overhead. Spoil rides electric sleds to a reclaimed steel mill, where it will cap brownfields into future parkland. Ground-freezing pipes will chill clay and mute neighborhood vibrations nightly.

VTA pegs 97,000 jobs and a 60-minute downtown-to-SFO ride once trains run. Funding uses a $4.6 billion federal grant, state bonds, county taxes, and a Build America loan due to fall. Inflation worries linger, but overrun risk sits on contractors.

RESIDENTIAL RESEARCH

GA Storm-Safe Roof Mandate Rocks Home Builders

HB 279 cuts insurance on FORTIFIED roofs from Mar 2025, igniting a retrofit rush and scrambling Georgia builders, roofers, and carriers statewide

Georgia’s HB 279 landed on Governor Kemp’s desk on April 23, ordering insurers to cut wind premiums for homes with a FORTIFIED roof by March 2025. Lawmakers advanced it after $1 billion in 2024 hurricane claims. About 70,000 coastal houses may qualify on day one, and brokers say land near Savannah is already rising as resilient spec builders rush in.

Money drives momentum: the refreshed 45L-style credit in HB 279 grants a five- to twenty-percent premium break statewide. ISO filings posted April 15 spell out the rating shift. Suppliers report sealed-deck membrane orders tripled, and a GAF-IBHS blitz will certify 600 roof crews by July amid eight-week heat-pump waits.

Insurers warn credits could exceed reinsurance savings if uptake soars, and rural carriers want relief. Advocates reply that stronger roofs curb storm debris and reduce emissions. Kemp has ten days to sign; CoreLogic forecasts $3.6 billion in retrofit spend over five years, a surge that could double Georgia’s roofing market.

TOOLBOX TALK

The Importance of Preventing Scaffold Collapse on Construction Sites

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today's toolbox talk addresses preventing scaffold collapse. Scaffolding is critical for elevated work, but improper setup or usage can cause serious accidents.

Why It Matters
Scaffold collapses lead to severe injuries, fatalities, and project delays. Proper assembly, regular inspection, and safe usage ensure everyone's safety.

Strategies to Prevent Scaffold Collapse

  1. Proper Assembly:

    • Follow manufacturer guidelines strictly when erecting scaffolding.

  2. Regular Inspections:

    • Inspect scaffolds daily for damage, stability, and proper bracing before use.

  3. Respect Load Limits:

    • Never overload scaffold platforms; always adhere to recommended weight limits.

  4. Use Stable Base:

    • Set up scaffolds on firm, level ground, using base plates and mudsills as needed.

  5. Clear Communication:

    • Communicate scaffold safety rules and report any concerns immediately.

Discussion Questions

  • Have you witnessed scaffold safety issues on site? What happened?

  • How can we further improve scaffold safety practices?

Conclusion
Preventing scaffold collapse requires diligent assembly, regular inspections, and strict adherence to safety guidelines. Let's stay safe up there!

Build right, stay safe!

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