Due to the pandemic, the construction sector lost more than 1 million workers, and almost all areas of the construction industry are experiencing project delays. According to the Labor Department, the industry is still down 238,000 workers from pre-pandemic levels as of June. Also, the Associated General Contractors of America have noted that many contractors have difficulty finding qualified and skilled labor to fill open positions.
88% of contractors report moderate-to-high levels of difficulty finding skilled workers.
~The Q2 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index
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According to Associated Builders and Contractors, construction businesses will need to hire 430,000 workers this year and 1 million more over the next two years to keep up.
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Source:
1. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/08/economy/construction-worker-shortage/index.html