Facing labor shortage, construction industry finds hope in Pierce County youth
Facing a labor shortage, the building industry in Pierce County is looking to boost youth interest in pursing careers in construction.
By 2028, more than 1 million craft professionals will be needed in the residential construction industry nationally, according to a press release from the Master Builders Association (MBA) of Pierce County in July. The MBA is a trade association representing 750 builders, remodelers and industry professionals in the housing and residential construction industry.
Virtually all professional trades are in high demand, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing and painting, according to the MBA.
An analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors in March determined that construction companies will need to hire 430,000 more workers in 2021 than they employed in 2020, and that every $1 billion in extra construction spending generates an average of at least 5,700 construction jobs.
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