Construction exec: Solving the industry's labor shortage starts in high school

Shortage has a far reaching impact, beyond project deadlines.

  • By Pete Tuffo
  • | 5:00 a.m. April 9, 2025
Suffolk Construction is working on the Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg.
Suffolk Construction is working on the Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay’s economy is among the fastest growing in the country thanks to new housing and commercial infrastructure, but behind this measurable growth, a serious workforce shortage is challenging the high demand on the construction industry.

 

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