There are two main reasons for the shortage in construction labor. One is that experienced workers have been retiring or looking for work in other fields since the Great Recession. The other is that the number of workers attracted to the construction industry continues to decline. As a result, it continues to be increasingly hard… Read More »
Labor issues in the construction industry can be complex and pervasive. The cost of high turnover is especially jagged when it comes at a crucial time in the project’s duration. On the other hand, a shortage of skilled workers can prevent a project from even staring. When employees leave – either because you fired them… Read More »