What we do

Programs that turn evidence into opportunity.

Hispanic Construction Council serves workers, professionals, students, contractors, and business owners across the United States. Our public-benefit work combines original research, practical resources, education partnerships, and evidence-based advocacy.

An initiative of Hispanic Construction Foundation, Inc., a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 39-2809107.

Program 1

National & State Research

For workers, contractors, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers

HCC collects and analyzes workforce, business ownership, wage, safety, housing, and infrastructure data. We turn that evidence into original national studies, state reports, public explainers, and practical market updates.

How this work helps

  • Documents contributions that are often missing from public datasets
  • Identifies barriers to contracts, capital, training, safety, and advancement
  • Gives communities and decision-makers evidence they can use
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Program 2

Contractor Resources & Advancement

For Hispanic-owned firms and construction professionals

We develop practical information and industry tools that help small and growing firms understand market conditions, improve compliance readiness, find opportunities, and make better-informed business decisions.

How this work helps

  • Publishes actionable contractor and workforce guidance
  • Connects firms with data, visibility, and industry resources
  • Supports pathways from skilled work to business ownership and leadership
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Program 3

Education & Academic Partnerships

For colleges, universities, researchers, and students

HCC works with academic institutions to strengthen construction research, expand student exposure to the industry, and connect education with the workforce and business needs documented in our data.

How this work helps

  • Creates opportunities for applied research and shared learning
  • Connects students and faculty with real industry questions
  • Builds a stronger evidence base for workforce development
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Program 4

Public Education & Advocacy

For public agencies, elected leaders, media, and communities

We bring nonpartisan, evidence-based construction research into policy discussions, public testimony, agency conversations, and national media so decisions reflect the people and businesses building America.

How this work helps

  • Translates research findings into clear policy recommendations
  • Elevates the lived experience of workers and small contractors
  • Advocates for safer, fairer, and more accessible industry systems
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