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May 19, 2025
Contractor Response To Policy Shifts
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The construction industry is navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape, where changes in immigration laws, tariffs, and regulatory requirements are reshaping the way contractors operate. Our research study, Contractor Response to Policy Shifts, explores how these shifts are influencing the industry from the ground up. By focusing on contractor perspectives, this study sheds light on the practical challenges and adaptive strategies shaping the future of construction.
Objectives
Assess contractors’ perceptions of recent policy impacts and anticipated effects
Examine how immigration, tariffs, and regulations drive cost and labor challenges
Identify contractors’ responses to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities
HIRI Contractor Response to Policy Shifts Report May 2025
Research Files
Cross Tabulations
Contractor Response to Policy Shifts Crosstab May 2025
Data Files
HIRI Contractor Response to Policy Shifts SPSS File May 2025
Contractor Response to Policy Shifts Detailed Data File May 2025
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