Brick by brick: the coolest projects in the region

The region is filled with some unique construction projects. But will there be enough workers to sustain the industry surge?

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. September 7, 2018
The Babcock Ranch School, built in seven months, is one of many new projects in the region.
The Babcock Ranch School, built in seven months, is one of many new projects in the region.
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The west coast of Florida has a high quotient of cool construction projects — but it comes with a chilly caveat: The industry’s severe labor shortage continues to drag down the otherwise robust sector, both in the state and nationwide.

 

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