Survey: Craft Workers in Short Supply Despite COVID-19 Layoffs, Project Delays

Survey: Craft Workers in Short Supply Despite COVID-19 Layoffs, Project Delays

About 60% of contractors report future projects delayed or canceled, but 52% of firms still struggle to find craft workers, says AGC/Autodesk report.

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Eric Wright starts Northallerton link road

Eric Wright Civil Engineering has begun work on behalf of Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire and Persimmon Homes on the final stage of a new link road and overbridge in Northallerton.
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Construction to start on Britain’s high-speed rail project

LONDON (AP) — Construction is set to formally begin on Britain’s 106 billion-pound ($140 billion) high-speed railway project, aiming to forge better …
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Construction industry needs immediate supports to recover from COVID shutdown: Survey

According to a workforce survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and software company Autodesk, the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the construction industry, prompting project delays and cancellations, layoffs, and furloughs. Yet, it remains difficult for a majority of firms to find craft workers to hire.
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Survey: Craft Workers in Short Supply Despite COVID-19 Layoffs, Project Delays
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