immigrants in construction

States and Construction Trades Most Reliant on Immigrant Workers, 2023

Natalia SiniavskaiaDecember 11, 2024April 23, 202506 mins

As reported in a previous post, immigrants make up one in four workers in the construction industry. The share of immigrants is significantly higher (32.5%) among construction tradesmen. In some states, reliance on foreign-born labor is particularly evident, with immigrants comprising over 40% of the construction workforce in California and New Jersey, and 38% –…

Immigrant Share in Construction Sets New Record

Natalia SiniavskaiaNovember 20, 2024April 17, 202526 mins

Reflecting the sharp increase in net immigration of recent years, the number of new immigrants joining the construction industry rose substantially in 2022. According to the latest American Community Survey (ACS), the industry managed to attract close to 130,000 new workers coming from outside the U.S. to help with persistent labor shortages. For comparison, this…