We built the bridge
the industry was missing.
Cross-border hiring in construction has always been possible. It just hasn't had a partner who handles it end to end — sourcing, vetting, visa coordination, and retention. That's what we do.
Close the gap between
the work that needs doing
and the people who can do it.
The U.S. construction industry is short over 500,000 workers. Not because the talent doesn't exist — it does, in abundance, in Mexico, Colombia, and across Latin America — but because the path from there to here has always been fragmented, risky, and slow.
BuildCorridor was founded to solve that specific problem. We combine rigorous candidate sourcing with in-house immigration coordination and a post-placement retention program called Soft Landing™ — so employers get engineers who stay, not just engineers who show up.
We work with general contractors, project owners, and industrial operators who need engineers and technical professionals now, not in six months.
Skilled workers the U.S. construction industry is currently short
Typical timeline from intake to worker on-site
Post-placement support included with every Soft Landing™ placement
A few things we don't compromise on.
Compliance is not optional.
Every placement is covered by proper visa status, employment authorization, and worker protections. We work with licensed immigration counsel on every file. No shortcuts, no gray areas.
Vetted means vetted.
We don't pass résumés. We present shortlists of candidates who have been technically evaluated, reference-checked, and prepared for the specific role and site conditions you've described.
Retention is part of the service.
A worker who leaves at month four costs more than the placement fee. Our Soft Landing™ program addresses housing, family, language, and community — the real reasons international placements fail.
We tell you what we can't do.
Not every role is the right fit for cross-border hiring. If your timeline, location, or role requirements don't line up with what's realistic, we'll say so upfront — and tell you why.
BuildCorridor exists because the problem it solves is real and underserved. U.S. construction employers know they need international talent. Immigration attorneys know how to file a petition. Staffing firms know how to fill headcount. But no one was doing all of it — sourcing the right candidates, navigating the visa pathway, placing workers compliantly, and staying involved through the critical first 90 days.
BuildCorridor was built to be that end-to-end partner — combining workforce expertise with immigration infrastructure and a retention model designed specifically for cross-border placements in construction and industrial settings.
We work with a small number of clients at a time to make sure every placement gets the attention it deserves. If you're thinking about cross-border hiring, I'm happy to tell you honestly whether it makes sense for your situation.
Talk to us before
you decide anything.
Thirty minutes is enough to know if cross-border hiring makes sense for your project. No pitch. Just an honest conversation.