Programs Geared Toward Young Professionals Bring Value to Employees and Construction Companies
As the economy rebounds, construction firms expect to see many employees set retirement plans in motion. Couple that with fewer people turning to construction careers due to the industry’s above-average unemployment rate over the past few years, and what’s left amounts to a skilled craft professional shortage of two million workers expected by 2014. Recognizing this looming need, AEC companies and industry groups such as Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) are taking steps to develop the next generation of construction leaders.