Construction industry faces persistent labor shortage

The construction field is getting squeezed on both ends — not as many young people are entering the industry and more people, especially the bulge of baby boomers, are retiring.


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Mark Wemple. Steve Cona III, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida Gulf Coast Chapter in Tampa, says as demand for more construction projects continues to grow, the need for skilled labor grows with it.
Mark Wemple. Steve Cona III, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida Gulf Coast Chapter in Tampa, says as demand for more construction projects continues to grow, the need for skilled labor grows with it.
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It’s still a big problem.

 

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