CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION | The Top Contractor Podcast - EP 2

On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the recent immigration law passed in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis. The law has a potential economic impact of $12.6 billion dollars a year and affects industries such as construction and agriculture. They also discuss the estimated 11,053 workers in Florida who could receive an error code if they are looked up in the government's e-verify system and the potential negligence of contractors and business owners who hire illegal immigrants without helping them become legal citizens. [00:00:00] Construction industry shaping, pushing boundaries. [00:05:04] Aid for illegal immigrants costs $4.6B. [00:10:12] Immigration labor force impacts Florida. [00:14:35] Help immigrants become legal citizens. [00:19:24] Labor shortage, opportunity in disaster. [00:24:56] Labor shortage: Brand, recruitment, innovation key. [00:29:11] Inflation cuts contractor profits. [00:34:18] World's largest spherical structure: Six million owed to contractors. [00:37:42] $2.3 billion dollar mistake.  [00:41:15] LED-lit stadium with 4D tech: Insane, but dangerous.