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A busy US construction site with cranes and unfinished buildings, showing a diverse group of skilled trades workers facing high demand and pressure.
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US construction firms grapple with demand for skilled trades workers

Construction firms across the U.

Rick Donovan·September 17, 2026
Construction workers on an unfinished housing site in the UK, highlighting the skills shortage impacting the completion of new homes.
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UK construction skills shortage threatens government housing targets

In 2023, the UK completed 65,600 fewer homes than its stated target, a deficit largely driven by a construction industry where 78% of firms can't find enough skilled workers.

Rick Donovan·August 24, 2026