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outdated.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 a unique skill set. The industry presents an excellent opportunity for tech-minded younger generations that want to make a difference to the world.”
Kinslow is as passionate about
recruiting staff through his construction temp agency as he is about cars and
boats and spending time with his nephew Max.
“There’s a shortage of people with relevant skills in today’s job market. We wanted to take our knowledge and experience to a specialty niche within the construction industry and show young people looking for a stable career that there are quality opportunities and plenty of scope to land a well-paid job right out of college.”
These insights come after 7 years in the construction staffing industry before
starting Cruitfly. Kinslow is also aware that a one-size-fits-all approach is
not good enough for recruiting reliable staff in the current climate. His
mission is to help contractors build a workforce they can rely on in the
future. With an individualized approach to hiring, Cruitfly pairs extraordinary
professionals with forward-leaning companies nationwide.
“A trade school is a great way to get into the industry but not required. And once you’re in the industry, the sky is the limit – perhaps one day the doors will open to a well-paid management position or you could even find the inspiration to start your own business in the construction industry.”
Cruitfly keeps a regular blog that provides insights into the U.S. construction job and provides excellent tips, news, and insights. “I can’t wait to start sharing construction news with my guests,” says Dean.