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How Construction HR Maturity is Shaping Growth in 2026

Nearly 350 construction firms across the US and Canada shared how they’re hiring, retaining, and developing their workforce. The findings reveal a clear pattern: companies with structured onboarding, trained frontline leaders, and integrated HR systems are growing faster and retaining talent at higher rates.
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2026 State of Construction HR

Construction HR teams are under more pressure than ever. Talent shortages persist, administrative work consumes valuable time, and leadership expects HR to drive real business outcomes.

This report goes beyond trends. It connects HR maturity directly to growth, retention, and operational efficiency using real data from construction firms facing the same challenges you are.

Inside the report, you’ll learn:

  • Where most construction companies fall across five HR maturity levels

  • How structured onboarding reduces early turnover by more than half

  • Why leadership development is a key driver of retention and engagement

  • How integrated HR systems enable better decisions and faster growth

  • What high-maturity firms are prioritizing next in 2026

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What you'll walk away with

When you download the report, you'll get:
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  • Industry Benchmarks and Insights

    Grounded in real survey data from construction firms across the industry

  • A Roadmap Based on Your Maturity

    Clear guidance tailored to where your organization stands today

  • Strategies that Drive Real Impact

    See which HR initiatives actually move retention, efficiency, and growth

  • Alignment with Leadership

    Use shared language and data to align HR and executives on next steps

Built for Construction Leaders

Whether HR is handled by a dedicated team or shared across roles, the insights apply across growth stages. This report was designed for:
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HR Leaders and Professionals

Looking to validate priorities and benchmark progress

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Executives and finance leaders

Evaluating workforce investment and risk

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Operations Leaders

Focused on scaling teams without increasing inefficiency

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HR Maturity Self-Assessment

Not sure where your HR function stands against these high-maturity traits? See where you stack up with our HR Maturity Self-Assessment, built directly from the survey data in this report. In just a few minutes, you’ll identify which maturity level best describes your organization today and get clear guidance on what to focus on next.

This quick assessment helps you move from assumptions to clarity. Download now and see how you can prioritize improvements, align HR and leadership, and make smarter workforce decisions. 

Take the HR Maturity Self-Assessment

See how Arcoro’s construction-focused HR solutions fit your workforce needs.