Why Finding Workers Is Getting Harder for Busy U.S. Home Builders

With high unemployment, it would be logical to think that workers would be flocking to fill the thousands of unfilled positions in the construction industry. Demand is high, and wages are good, yet many builders are unable to attract new employees. But as this recent Bloomberg article reports, entry-level construction workers are not what many firms are looking for. You have to know what you’re doing, and positions that typically pay good money require technical knowledge and significant training, while others can mandate certifications and college degrees. Add to that common misconceptions that keep many people from considering construction work in the first place, and you have the recipe for a labor shortfall.