The Construction Industry Needs You to Get Your Contractor License

The construction industry needs skilled workers! There is currently a labor shortage occurring in the construction industry and 80 percent of construction companies are unable to find the workers they need. During this shortage, contractors can do different things to cope with the smaller workforce without turning down projects or sacrificing quality.
Here are some numbers of the current labor shortage:
45% of construction firms say the local pipeline for preparing well-trained and skilled workers is poor.
73% of construction firms believe it will continue to be hard to find hourly workers over the next year.
43% of construction firms say costs have been higher than anticipated.
44% of construction firms have put higher prices into bids or contracts.
44% of construction firms have found projects take longer than anticipated to complete.
Here is what contractors doing to make changes with the labor shortage:
46% of construction firms have expanded in-house training programs.
29% of construction firms are investing in technology to automate processes.
25% of construction firms report they are using more technology like drones, robots, and 3D printers.
23% of construction firms are adopting methods to improve jobsite performance.
50% of construction firms are engaged with career-building programs.
66% of construction firms have increased base pay rates for workers because of the difficulty in filling positions.
29% of construction workers report they provide incentives and bonuses to attract workers.
The shortage started during the recession where skilled workers, who were unable to find work, joined new industries. Baby boomers are retiring. Millennials have unrelated degrees or no training in anything related to construction.
Now is the perfect time to enter the construction industry. To be hired, you will need a contractor license.
Our contractor licensing company can make obtaining a Florida contractor’s license easy. We help people get their contractor license in all states. We will pull together all the things needed to complete your contractor license application. We will let you know what courses, tests, exams, and experience you need or are missing.  Our goal is to make the contractor licensing process smooth and simple for you.
Licenses, Etc. is a Florida contractor licensing company.

To get started on the process, click our contractor’s license page or our Florida contractor license page call us at 239-777-1028.