HIRI Conference: How To Reach Hispanic Contractors
Hispanic-owned construction firms generated annual sales of $21.9 billion in 2000, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. In 2003, 100 of the top 500 Hispanic businesses were construction companies, according to Hispanic Business Magazine, Schwolsky said. The magazine also reported that of the 100 fastest growing Hispanic businesses, 20 were construction companies.
The Pew Hispanic Center estimated that 2.2 million Hispanics worked in construction in 2003. The 2000 U.S. Census found that Hispanics represent about 12% of the population yet comprise 15% of the construction industry.