Steel Markets
May 13, 2021
AGC: Construction Labor Shortage Persists in April
Written by Sandy Williams
Construction employment stalled in April, said the Associated General Contractors of America. Both nonresidential contractors and homebuilders reported difficulty sourcing materials and labor.
“Contractors are experiencing unprecedented intensity and a range of cost increases, supply-chain disruptions and worker shortages that have kept firms from increasing their workforces,” said AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson. “These challenges will make it difficult for contractors to rebound as the pandemic appears to wane.”
