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We publish original national and state research that makes the Hispanic construction workforce and its economic contribution visible to the public, industry leaders, and policymakers.
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A national 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative
Building opportunity for the people who build America.
The Hispanic Construction Council advances Hispanic construction professionals and businesses through original research, practical industry programs, and public-policy advocacy.
HCC is an initiative of Hispanic Construction Foundation, Inc., a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 39-2809107.
Our mission
Give Hispanic construction a voice backed by data.
Hispanic workers and business owners are essential to America's construction industry, yet they remain underrepresented in the research, policy decisions, and growth opportunities that shape it. We close that gap by documenting their contribution, removing barriers to advancement, and making reliable information useful to the communities we serve.
Our work serves Hispanic construction workers, professionals, students, contractors, and business owners across the United States, while helping employers, educators, and public agencies build a stronger and more inclusive industry.
Industry Access & Advancement
We connect professionals, contractors, and students with practical data, educational partnerships, and tools that help them navigate training, compliance, contracts, and business growth.
Explore our programsEvidence-Based Advocacy
We bring credible workforce and business data to public agencies, elected leaders, and the national conversation so construction policy reflects the people doing the work.
Learn about our missionNational reach
Serving communities across the United States
32 states
Represented in HCC primary research
12+ reports
Original national and state publications
THE NUMBERS
The most comprehensive dataset on Hispanic construction in America.
247 surveys · 18 executive interviews · 6 focus groups · 32 states
GSI Builder Inc.
4.2M
Workers in the Data
35.2% of the workforce
95K+
Hispanic-Owned Firms
Up 89% since 2017
$37B
Aggregate Wage Gap
The cost of inequity
Source: HCC Primary Research, 2025
OUR MISSION
We Don't Just Track
the Industry.
We Fight for It.
The foundation exists because the people building this country still face barriers to ownership, capital, and training. We produce the research that proves those barriers are real, we build program solutions, and we advocate for change where the decisions get made.
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George Carrillo CEO of HCC
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Latest research and updates
Contractor Operations July 9, 2026
Construction Input Costs Outpaced Bid Prices by 4.9 Points in May 2026. Small Subcontractors Are Absorbing the Difference.
Construction input costs rose 8.4% through May 2026 while bid prices rose only 3.5%. The 4.9-point spread is eroding margins for small Hispanic subcontractors who lack the tools to transfer commodity risk.
Read the updateBusiness July 7, 2026
May 2026 Housing Starts Fell 15.4%: What Hispanic Residential Contractors Need to Know Now
May 2026 housing starts fell 15.4% to a 1.177 million annual rate. What the Census data means for Hispanic residential contractors and where the construction jobs are moving in 2026.
Read the updateWorkforce July 6, 2026
Construction Employment June 2026: Residential Crews Are Feeling the Slowdown While Nonresidential Trades Keep Hiring
Construction employment in June 2026 added 11,000 total jobs but the real story is a market split: residential building lost 2,900 and residential specialty trades lost 5,700, while nonresidential specialty trade contractors added 14,100. May housing starts fell 15.4% from April. Public construction spending held at a $541.2 billion annual rate. For Hispanic contractors, the split matters more than the headline total. Four immediate moves for firms deciding where to protect backlog, crews, and bid effort in July 2026.
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Immigration Policy · 2025
The New York Times
“A lot will say they stand with us, but are waiting for the president to give them some sort of direction. The moment he can say something positive, we have to jump on it.”
— George Carrillo, CEO · Hispanic Construction Council
Read article ↗Workforce & Policy · 2025
Wall Street Journal
“DEI programs should be reformed rather than eliminated, suggesting they should not supersede merit-based decisions.”
Labor · 2025
500,000
open positions in U.S. construction
Tariffs & Trade · 2025
“Construction companies have been hoarding materials in anticipation of Trump’s actions.”
HR Dive · Labor & Enforcement · 2025
ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty
“These raids have far-reaching implications for the construction industry. They disrupt projects, create uncertainty for businesses and foster fear among workers who simply want to do their jobs and support their families.”
- Detroit, Michigan 2025