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US Housing Faces Shortage of 300,000 Skilled Trades Workers
Original: Skilled Trades Shortage Hits Housing: 300,000 Unfilled Jobs - News and Statistics
The US housing sector is short roughly 300,000 skilled trades workers, according to new statistics reported by IndexBox. The shortage of electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other construction workers is being cited as a constraint on homebuilding at a time when housing supply remains tight. Industry observers point to an aging workforce and too few new entrants into trade apprenticeships as key drivers of the gap.
Why now: Housing affordability and supply are pressing concerns, and the worker shortfall directly affects how many homes can be built.
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