The critical shortage of construction workers is impacting projects across Georgia, raising concerns about the state’s economic growth.
According to Brian Turmail with the Associated General Contractors of America, two key solutions are needed: increasing the pipeline of homegrown workers and implementing a visa program for construction workers.
“We need to establish a lawful, temporary, taxable visa program to get people right now so that we can continue building the things that we need to keep Georgia’s economy growing,” Turmail stated…