An overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as demand for construction continues to rebound in many parts of the country, according to the results of an industry-wide survey of 1,358 construction firms released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called for new career and technical school programs, as well as other workforce measures to offset the labor shortages that are forcing firms to change how they operate and pose risks to workplace safety.
鈥淔ew firms across the country have been immune from growing labor shortages in the construction industry,鈥 said Stephen Sandherr, chief executive officer for the Associated General Contractors. 鈥淭he sad fact is too few students are being exposed to construction careers or provided with the basic skills needed to prepare for such a career path.鈥
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State-specific Results and Analysis:
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
You can also read Preparing the Next Generation of Skilled Construction Workers: A Workforce Development Plan for the 21st Century 鈥 the policy plan created by 91制片厂 of America to address growing worker shortages.