If you're a federal contractor in construction, compliance requirements are shifting significantly in 2026. Recent regulatory updates require contractors to certify they don't maintain DEI or affirmative action programs, and that certification is now material to contract payment. This means now is the time to review your hiring policies, employee resource groups, training materials, and selection criteria with legal counsel. The emphasis is moving toward documented, merit-based hiring and promotion decisions. For hiring managers, this translates to stronger documentation around why candidates were selected for roles, especially critical for senior placements like PMs, estimators, and superintendents. At Amundson Group, we work with contractors across commercial, civil, multifamily, industrial, and energy sectors to place qualified leaders ($130K, $250K+ base depending on role and market). Understanding your compliance posture now helps us identify candidates who fit both your technical needs and your updated hiring framework. We recommend starting that policy review immediately.