The construction industry faces immense challenges—present and future—when it comes to developing, recruiting and retaining and a fully-trained and skilled workforce. Construction contractors across the nation face worker shortages and an insufficient workforce development pipeline. How are contractors dealing with shortages? Where are they finding workers for today? How are they developing workers for tomorrow? How may technology disrupt the construction workforce? What’s government doing to help address (or worsen) these problems?

During the WebEd, AGC staff will discuss the findings of the 2018 AGC Workforce Survey and unveil AGC’s new workforce development plan (highlighting best practices, new technological innovations, and legislative/regulatory policies).

Key Takeaways:

• Review the results of the 2018 AGC Construction Workforce Survey, supported by AutoDesk, detailing national, regional and state workforce data.

• Highlight workforce development specific initiatives and best practices construction contractors are currently undertaking to meet their labor needs.

• Discuss several new technologies that may change aspects of construction delivery for some markets.

• Evaluate recently enacted and pending federal legislation and regulations concerning career and technical education, immigration reform, and apprenticeships.

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