Workforce
Highlight the Value of Construction Careers to Overcome the Labor Shortage
A boom in infrastructure, commercial and public construction has primarily caused the labor shortage. While contractors are benefiting, they are also facing growth constraints resulting from demographic trends.
By Peter Dyga
April 26, 2019
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by Peter Dyga
Peter Dyga is the President and CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter, the largest commercial construction association in Florida. The chapter provides leadership and a recognized voice to the construction industry in the east Florida geographic region. He can be reached at [email protected].
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