Civil contractors can unlock steady revenue streams by monitoring public infrastructure spending and capitalizing on federal small business procurement set-asides.

Small trade contractors can expand revenue by leveraging federal small business set-asides and collaborative subcontracting networks.

Heightened immigration enforcement and deportations are draining the immigrant backbone of the construction industry, triggering major project delays and inflating housing costs.

The United States Department of Labor has expanded its compliance toolkits to assist small construction firms and trade contractors in navigating federal wage, hour, and leave policies.

The 2026 Engineering News-Record Top 400 list highlights a massive revenue gap between contractors focused on data centers and those facing inflation in traditional markets.

A new partnership between the Associated General Contractors of America and the National Immigration Forum provides free citizenship and legal support services to construction employees.