Home Construction Industry Needs Workers

The Association of General Contractors of America says there is a shortage of skilled tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers. The national Associated Builders and Contractors say the industry has had a shortage of workers since before the pandemic. The problem isn’t new, the “U.S. construction industry lost nearly 30 percent of its workforce during the Great Recession of 2008.” States have addressed the issue with more workforce development and apprentice programs effectuated through legislation, executive orders, and grant programs.

Governing | To Build More Homes, the U.S. First Needs More Workers