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Skilled Labor Shortage Implications for Construction Companies

July 15, 2019 — Tony James & Keith Maciejewski - Construction Executive
The construction industry is facing one of the most significant labor shortages it has ever seen. This labor shortage has far-reaching implications for worker safety and construction quality—both of which could adversely impact a company’s bottom line if investments are not made to address the issue. What’s causing the labor gap? There are two underlying trends driving this phenomenon:

More experienced workers have either not returned to the industry after the Great Recession or are now retiring as they’ve concluded their careers.
The construction industry has long struggled to attract new, younger workers to the industry, and this problem has only worsened as the broader economy boomed. As a result, construction firms must compete with other industries, such as health care, technology and engineering, for young talent.