Florida Construction Industry Faces Deepening Worker Shortage as Demand Outpaces Skilled Labor Supply
Florida’s construction boom faces a major labor shortage. Industry leaders say 439,000 workers are needed this year as retirements outpace new entrants. Efforts to promote trade education face slow uptake despite rising demand. A recent report from WEAR News outlines a significant labor shortage confronting Florida’s construction industry as demand for skilled workers continues to […]