Construction industry struggles to find new talent as aging workforce begins to retire
Published: Nov. 5, 2024 at 12:41 PM EST|Updated: May 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM EDT
(InvestigateTV) — They build city skylines, neighborhood schools, hospitals, and even our homes, yet when it comes to building their own workforce, the construction industry has struggled for years.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of construction workers are 55 or older.
As those experienced workers retire, experts say the pipeline of new talent is shrinking.
Reporter Heather Graf shows us new efforts to fill the gap, plus the trickle-down effect of this labor shortage and how it could impact you.
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