Even before the pandemic and the subsequent labor issues it produced, there's been a focus on the longstanding shortage of workers in the construction sectors. According to a 2021 report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, "A majority (62%) of contractors report high difficulty finding skilled workers, up from 55% who said the same last quarter (and up 20 points year-over-year)." To address the labor shortage, companies across the U.S. have ramped up workforce development programs to increase the number of workers – including women – in construction and other fields.
