Construction Malfunctions in the Workforce

The Construction Workforce: The crisis, the impact, the solution is a powerful look at one of the most important challenges facing America's economy: the shortage of skilled construction workers.

From residential housing and commercial buildings to infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, and major development projects, construction is the foundation of American growth. Yet companies across the country continue to face difficulties finding, training, and retaining enough qualified workers.

This PDF explores why the Workforce shortage exist, how it affects construction projects and the economy, and what can be done to build a stronger pipeline of skilled workers. It examines training and apprenticeships, education, technology, recruitment, career opportunities, retention, and innovative strategies that can help attract the next generation into the trades

The future of construction depends on the people who build it. This PDF provides a blueprint for understanding the problem-- and taking meanful steps toward the solution.