Hispanic workers build nearly one-third of American homes. Their direct connection to real estate professionals could solve persistent housing market bottlenecks.

The Big Picture

Bridge: Hispanic Construction Workers Fuel Housing Market Shift

The National Hispanic Construction Alliance marks its second anniversary with a clear mission: connect those who build houses with those who sell them. The organization, an offshoot of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, operates at a critical juncture in the real estate cycle.

"Selling a home is a cycle," explains NHCA Executive Director Sergio Barajas. "A lot of times, homes either need repairs to be sold or need to be updated as soon as they're sold. We're there at that crossroads."

“"Education is power, and getting to know more about new construction or just the construction industry in general has really helped my brokerage educate our homebuyers" — Juan Sanchez, Denver chapter president”

Why It Matters

Why It Matters — housing-market
Why It Matters

Hispanic workers now represent 31% of the construction workforce, according to NHCA's 2026 report. Between 2018 and 2024, they accounted for 67% of net new workers added to the industry, a gain of more than 646,000 workers.