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Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors.

Addressing the Looming Skilled Trades Crisis in America

The skilled trades industry in America has been facing a crisis for several years, with a shortage of workers in fields such as plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC. The shortage of skilled tradespeople has led to higher costs for consumers and businesses, longer wait times for service, and a strain on the industry as a whole. However, there are steps that can be taken to address this looming crisis.

Why Gen Z Can Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage Crisis

Many young people have been taught to pursue college over vocational school. But now more members of Gen Z are recognizing the potential of a career in the skilled trades.

Labor Shortages Ease, But Remain Worse Than in the Last Boom

With home building volumes lower, labor shortages have eased considerably since record levels set in 2021 but remain relatively widespread in a historic context, according to results from the latest NAHB/Well Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey.

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