Dean Kinslow - Solving Construction Labor Shortages

In recent months, companies around the world have been impacted by an ongoing labor shortage. Unfortunately, it does not seem like the problem is going to improve in the near future. Construction companies have struggled to find suitable employers due to various reasons. According to a 2020 survey, it was reported that the majority of construction companies were having difficulty hiring qualified professionals. Another report indicated that roughly 1.2 million workers will leave the construction industry to work in other fields. Construction companies must take steps to rectify this problem. Below, readers will learn more about the ongoing construction labor shortage and its causes. Current Stats The COVID-19 pandemic threw everything out of order. Unfortunately, this means that the labor market was hit particularly hard. The 2020 Construction Outlook Survey concluded that more than 80% of construction companies were struggling to find workers for salaries and hourly positions. The tr...

Working in construction can be hard-wearing on both the body and the mind. So we have put together a list of some of the best ways construction workers can maximize the benefits of their downtime. Stretching Stretching is one of the most critical things construction workers can do to help keep themselves in good shape and functioning well physically. Stretching helps avoid workplace injuries and loosens off muscles that might otherwise get too tight and cause problems.  Stretching before and after work and on days off can reduce the risk of an injury at work markedly. However, construction has an injury rate 71% higher than the average workplace, so you must do what you can to lower the chance of being injured. Regular Routine A routine can help you remain focused and feel more alert when you wake up. The human body naturally wants to slip into patterns and will adjust itself to how you predominantly work.  Adjusting to these patterns may mean waking up at the same time when ...

It ’ s no surprise that the U.S. construction industry is suffering a massive labor shortage . The real surprise is the wealth of exciting opportunities up for grabs in today ’ s construction industry. The lack of interest in the construction job market could leave the United States with a major crisis on its hands. Yes, another one. If construction companies cannot fulfill President Biden ’ s Build Back Better program, U.S. cities could be without adequate critical infrastructure.  There is an abundance of new opportunities in construction but a massive shortage of skilled laborers. That ’ s mainly due to an aging workforce and a lack of focus on the youth coming into the construction industry. Public opinion about the construction industry is also outdated.  “ Construction combines art, science, and technology,” says Dean Kinslow, the Co-Owner and Sales Manager of Cruitfly, a construction temp agency based in Indianapolis, IN . “ The proliferation of technology requires...