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How to Recruit Young Workers Before It's Too Late

41% of the Construction Workforce is Set to Retire by 2031, Making the Next Generation of Builders Critical

Mar 03, 2026
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The construction industry is facing a crisis. More and more workers are entering retirement age, and few people are stepping up to take their place. The younger generations were raised in a digital era that promoted university and technology-based fields rather than the trades. Now, we’re seeing a labor gap in the construction industry.

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