• Affirmative action regulations for construction contractors are specific to the industry.

Affirmative action requirements also apply to construction contractors and subcontractors that hold any federal or federally assisted construction contract more than $10,000.

However, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has established a distinct approach for the construction industry due to the fluid and temporary nature of the construction workforce. In contrast to the service and supply affirmative action program, the OFCCP, rather than the contractor, establishes goals and specifies affirmative action which must be undertaken by federal and federally-assisted construction contractors. OFCCP has issued specific national goals for women. The female goal of 6.9 percent was extended indefinitely in 1980 and remains in effect today.

Construction contractors are not required to develop written affirmative action plans. The regulations enumerate the good faith steps construction contractors must take in order to increase the utilization of minorities and women in the skilled trades.

Affirmative action regulations for construction contractors are found at 41 CFR 60-4.