How SitePro Solutions’ Recruitment Strategies Minimize Labor Risks

August 14, 2024

The ongoing construction labor shortage increases the difficulty of hiring skilled workers. As a result, construction costs are rising and projects are being delayed. These factors impact building and development throughout the United States.

Fortunately, SitePro Solutions’ recruitment strategies minimize construction labor risks. We provide access to skilled construction workers to help complete your projects on time and within budget to strengthen your bottom line.

Factors Contributing to the Construction Labor Shortage

Three main factors contribute to the construction labor shortage:

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic

According to the 2021 Workforce Survey Analysis by Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk:

88% of construction firms experienced project delays during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. Materials shortages, longer lead times, delivery delays, and labor shortages were among the top reasons.
93% of firms said rising materials costs impacted their projects. Many firms tried to pass on some or all additional costs, changed suppliers or specifications, or canceled orders as a result.
51% of respondents reported projects were canceled, postponed, or scaled back due to increasing costs. The results included changes in demand or need and lengthened or uncertain completion times.

2. Aging construction workforce

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average age of construction workers in 2023 was 42. Also, 2,525 construction workers were 55 and over. As they retire, there are fewer new workers to replace them.

3. Less interest in construction careers

Millennials and Generation Z tend to view construction jobs as physically demanding, dangerous, and low-paying. These beliefs make construction careers less appealing than other occupations. Therefore, fewer workers are entering the construction workforce as others leave.

How SitePro Solutions’ Recruitment Strategies Minimize Construction Labor Risks

SitePro Solutions offers access to a national network of qualified, vetted construction candidates to fill any role throughout a project. We help find the right labor at the right time. From skilled tradespeople to experienced superintendents and construction managers, we can find and place the right candidates when needed.

SitePro Solutions’ Construction Recruitment Solutions

SitePro Solutions offers diverse construction recruitment solutions to fill each client’s needs:

Contract roles: We provide vetted, reliable skilled labor with a fast turnaround time from the first request to employees showing up at the work site.
Contract-to-hire roles: Many of our skilled tradespeople desire jobs that can transition into long-term career opportunities. Therefore, we help clients try out a new candidate to find the perfect fit.
Direct-hire placements: Our confidential vetting process helps us understand each client’s and candidate’s needs to help build long-term relationships.