The construction industry faces one of the toughest labor markets in the nation. From commercial builds and infrastructure projects to residential developments and specialty trades, companies are struggling to find and retain qualified workers. Aging domestic talent, increased project demand, and tightening immigration rules have created a workforce bottleneck that threatens timelines, budgets, and safety standards.
At Farmer Enterprises, we help construction companies design and secure reliable, compliant workforce strategies that keep crews on-site and projects moving. Through integrated recruiting, legal oversight, and long-term workforce planning, we ensure your business has the people it needs—when it needs them.

How We Support the Construction Sector
- Build staffing pipelines for laborers, operators, and skilled trades
- Manage visa processing and certification for seasonal and project-based workers
- Reduce turnover with consistent onboarding and worker support
- Maintain compliance through proactive I-9 and E-Verify audits
- Partner with Farmer Law PC and AW Labor Solutions for end-to-end legal and recruiting support
Workforce Challenges We Solve
- Labor shortages across trades, including carpenters, masons, concrete finishers, equipment operators, general laborers, and more
- High turnover and jobsite instability
- Tight project deadlines with limited crew capacity
- Compliance risks from subcontractor labor or unauthorized workers
- Seasonal or regional fluctuations in project volume
Visa Programs & Worker Options for Construction Employers
Construction projects often face workforce shortages tied to seasonality and skill gaps. Farmer Enterprises helps construction companies access compliant, reliable labor through:
- H-2B Visa: Temporary non-agricultural workers for general labor, equipment operation, or skilled trades on seasonal or project-based jobs
- EB-3 Visa (PERM): Permanent sponsorship for full-time, year-round construction or maintenance positions
- TN Visa: Professionals from Mexico and Canada for engineering, estimating, or project management roles
- H-1B Visa: Specialty occupations in design, engineering, or project planning
- L-1 Visa: Transfers of executives, managers, or specialized staff within multinational construction or engineering firms
- E-2 Visa: Treaty investors and essential employees supporting foreign-owned construction enterprises
- Domestic Workforce Programs: Recruiting and onboarding qualified U.S. workers to strengthen your long-term labor pipeline.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Our legal and administrative teams ensure that every aspect of your labor strategy—recruitment, documentation, and onboarding—is fully compliant with U.S. labor and immigration laws.
Why Partner with Farmer Enterprises?
- Integrated Labor Strategy: Legal, logistical, and operational support under one roof.
- Reliability: Consistent access to authorized, dependable workers when you need them most.
- Compliance Confidence: Reduce exposure to ICE audits, fines, and labor violations.
- Industry Expertise: Decades of experience supporting employers in high-demand, labor-intensive industries.
Additional Services
Visas aren’t all we do – our affiliates assist with multiple aspects of workforce management.
Build with Confidence
From concrete to carpentry, your projects depend on people. Farmer Enterprises ensures you have the workforce to keep building safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
Let’s start building your workforce solution today.
Resources to Support Construction Employers
From Farmer Law PC:
- H-2B Visa Guide for Employers
- I-94s, Grace Periods, & Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About Legal Status Verification
- ICE Worksite Visit Guidelines
From AW Labor Solutions:
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