State of Hispanics in Construction Report
The State of Hispanics in Construction Report is a publication of the National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA), a trade association powered by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®). This inaugural report highlights the vital contributions of Hispanic workers and Hispanic-owned businesses to the U.S. construction sector. It examines workforce demographics, career advancement challenges, and the opportunities available to strengthen the industry through strategic policy and workforce development.
By analyzing workforce trends, wage disparities, and industry representation, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of the construction industry and the critical role of the Hispanic labor force. It serves as an essential resource for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to fostering a more inclusive and robust construction workforce.
2026 State of Hispanics in Construction Report
The future of American construction is being built by Hispanic hands, and the numbers prove it. The NHCA 2026 State of Hispanics in Construction Report reveals a workforce story that demands attention: Hispanic workers now represent 31% of the entire U.S. construction industry, accounting for an extraordinary 67% of all net new workers added between 2018 and 2024. Nearly half of all general laborers and one in three skilled trades workers are Hispanic, making this community the backbone of the industry's productive capacity at a time when labor shortages are reshaping the nation's ability to build homes, roads, and infrastructure. This report goes beyond the numbers, it captures a defining demographic shift, documents the structural challenges that remain, and makes the case for why investing in Hispanic workforce development isn't just the right thing to do, it's essential to the future of construction in America.
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