Good analysis and article on the current situation in our construction industry.
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Great Article by Construction Today. It's alarming to understand the reality of the construction industry, but when the market is in demand, it will respond.
US Construction Half a Million Workers Short - Construction Today
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NZ’s Building and Construction Industry, by the numbers: 🔅 $99.4b total annual sales of goods and services 📍 306,000 people employed in the industry 💡 576,000 jobs supported by the industry 💠 $70b spent annually on New Zealand building and construction suppliers 💰 $17.5b spent annually on wages
Workers needed for construction-led recovery!💪The NZ Building and Construction sector is set to lead New Zealand’s economic recovery, if it can fix issues with a shortage of skilled workers and high job turnover across the industry, according to a new report. Commissioned by the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association, the report reveals that in 2022, almost 40% of the workforce had less than a year of experience in the industry. Additionally, in 2023, it shows that over 90% of new entrants came from outside the sector. NZCBIA President Frank Xu says while the economic outlook for the industry is positive, the findings show there is work to be done. “Building and construction is a $99 billion industry which supports 576,000 jobs across New Zealand. The pipeline for new construction projects needs to be better planned to ensure the stability of the industry and the new Government needs to continue with clearing regulatory hurdles for getting projects underway. “This report shows that we have issues with our construction industry workforce that we must address to strengthen the sector. Biggest are the issues of employee churn and our need to train more skilled people,” says Xu. The report, authored by economist Shamubeel Eaqub, also identifies issues with poor public perception of the construction industry, which is attributed to long-standing productivity issues in the sector. Xu says the same problem of stalled productivity in the construction industry is apparent across the OECD. ”We’ve had 30 years of stalled progress, but this is not unique to New Zealand with many comparable countries facing similar productivity challenges. We’re in the middle of the OECD pack, but the report points to how we can do better,” he says. To address issues with productivity and skilled worker shortages, the report calls for New Zealand firms to ramp up frontline training and micro-training to build workforce skills and retain people and knowledge in the industry. TK Yong of Auckland’s Livefirm Construction (N.I.) Construction shares the success of their dedicated training programs: “We’ve invested in upskilling our carpenters for many years, resulting in significant improvements in employee retention and productivity. The return on investment is substantial—our workers gain valuable skills, experience income progression, and are more likely to stay with us longer. Industry-wide, enhanced training systems and resources are key to reducing turnover and boosting the speed, quality, and productivity of our workforce.” NZ’s Building and Construction Industry, by the numbers: 🔅 $99.4b total annual sales of goods and services throughout the sector 📍 306,000 people directly employed in the industry 💡 576,000 jobs supported by the industry 💠 $70b spent annually on New Zealand building and construction suppliers 💰 $17.5b spent annually on wages Report:https://lnkd.in/gqRZp-rv
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In the #constructionindustry, #laborshortages have been a persistent issue for several years, leading to increased costs and project delays. Learn how construction companies are investing in resources to bring these workers back. #AskMarcum
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More than a third of construction companies experienced an increase in turnover in Quarter 2 but 77% of companies cite access to skilled labour as their top concern, according to the Construction Industry Federation’s Quarter 2 Economic Outlook Survey. #EngineersJournal #Construction
Construction sector continues to grow but more than three in four firms cite labour shortage as biggest concern
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1moI grew up in a family business in housing construction; I saw it way back then that the construction business was heading for a fall. I believe standards are essential to building in the Canadian climate. Still, as early as 1970, it wasn't only standards but bylaws and practices that would ultimately discourage the young from having a construction career, my young self included. I went on into technology, yet I had 13 years of experience in construction and housing. Canada has done this to itself by discouraging the young from trade. I look back now and think that at this crossroads, I should get back into construction, but the business network has also changed to devalue the experience and knowledge of the older worker. We are disregarded, and even though companies are not willing to admit they do this, they seek younger employees over those over 50. And yet, most of Canada has highly skilled workers, over 50. The day of reckoning will come shortly when skilled workers will be gone in Canada; who will take up the jobs then? What comes to mind is "You reap what you sow."