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Construction Industry Faces Crisis: 92% Struggle to Hire

9/4/2025

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A national survey shows 92% of U.S. construction firms face hiring challenges, with 28% attributing this to immigration enforcement.
Immigrants make up nearly 30% of construction workers, and immigration agent visits impact labor availability.
The Dignity Act of 2025 seeks to grant legal status to undocumented workers, targeting labor shortages in agriculture and construction.
California could lose $278 billion due to strict immigration policies affecting its immigrant labor-dependent economy.

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Story summary

A national survey shows 92% of U.S. construction firms face hiring challenges, with 28% attributing this to immigration enforcement.
Immigrants make up nearly 30% of construction workers, and immigration agent visits impact labor availability.
The Dignity Act of 2025 seeks to grant legal status to undocumented workers, targeting labor shortages in agriculture and construction.
California could lose $278 billion due to strict immigration policies affecting its immigrant labor-dependent economy.