Solutions to Worker Shortage Mean Housing, Infrastructure and a Brighter Future

The U.S. is experiencing a worker shortage that continues to negatively impact the design/construction industry.

The construction industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand.

A congressional proposal has considered a legal, targeted short term visa program for industries like construction.

We need to supercharge the workforce to fill the enormous demand in the short term to help rebuild America . This new polling data highlights the public’s support for solutions that balance workforce needs regardless of one ’s views of the current immigration debate. We think we have found the one area of agreement for Americans regardless of party identification, age, geography and gender. Bob Risser , President and CEO, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute www.pci.org..