The skilled labor shortage continues to be a major topic in the construction industry, as 70 percent of contractors report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions, which represent the bulk of the construction workforce. As we’ve shared, construction firms are having to change the way they attract, compensate and retain workers to meet mounting backlogs. CONEXPO-CON/AGG recently addressed the construction labor shortage with input from Triax:

As labor challenges continue to grow, technology will play an increasingly important role in supporting the existing workforce while inspiring the next generation of construction industry professionals. New technologies…that provide jobsite visibility help contractors optimize their current workforce, promote worker safety, and attract workers to the field.

Read the full CONEXPO-CON/AGG article here.