The construction industry is booming, especially in Central Florida, with projects popping up everywhere. However, there aren’t enough skilled construction workers to meet the growing demand.
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national trade association representing thousands of construction workers, predicts the industry needs 439,000 additional workers in 2025 alone.
Michele Daugherty, CEO of ABC’s Central Florida chapter, told News 6 a big reason for the shortage is that older construction workers are retiring and there aren’t enough younger people entering the workforce…