The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MASONS
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The straight part
We know that "Construction workers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case construction workers = masons.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MASONS mean?
MASONS noun- A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick
- One who prepares stone for building purposes.
- A member of the fraternity of Freemasons. See Freemason.
- (normally with a preposition) To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons