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How AI Can Attract Gen Z to Address the US Construction Labor Shortage

sarahrudge — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:42:28 +0000

By Shelley Copsey The US construction sector will need to attract more than half a million additional workers to combat the ongoing labor shortage and keep up with today’s ongoing demand. The shortage is heightened by an aging workforce, with more than one in four construction workers aged 55 or older. As experienced workers begin retiring, the industry must find ways to entice the…

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Why the UK Construction Industry Needs Immigration Reform Now

sarahrudge — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:03:12 +0000

The UK construction industry is facing a crisis. With labor shortages reaching critical levels and the post-Brexit immigration system restricting access to foreign workers, the sector is grappling with challenges that threaten its growth and sustainability. Construction projects are delayed, costs are soaring, and the skills gap is widening—all while the demand for new infrastructure and housing…

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US Construction Half a Million Workers Short

sarahrudge — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:11:16 +0000

In recent years, the US construction sector has grappled with a formidable challenge: a significant dearth of proficient laborers. Fresh data released by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) underscores the gravity of this shortfall, estimating a staggering deficit of 501,000 workers to satisfy existing demand. This insufficiency poses a grave peril to the expansion and solidity of the…

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Providing the edge

Iain — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:16:32 +0000

With several factors contributing to a widespread construction labor shortage, attracting and retaining skilled workers is more complex than it’s ever been. During the pandemic 2.5 million people retired from the U.S. workforce, many earlier than planned, leaving a gaping hole in professional labor pools. At the same time, Americans who lost their jobs early in the pandemic turned to…

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