Scotland's Construction Industry Faces Shortage of 26,000 Workers

Friday, 17 May 2024, 12:46

The UK construction industry is experiencing a labor imbalance, as despite the addition of 200,000 new workers, there was a loss of 210,000. Scotland in particular needs to recruit 26,000 additional construction workers by 2028 to fulfill demand and bridge the workforce gap. This shortage highlights the challenges faced by the construction sector in meeting growing project needs.

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Scotland's Construction Industry Challenges

The UK construction industry welcomed 200,000 new workers but faced a loss of 210,000, creating a workforce deficit. Scotland alone requires 26,000 additional construction workers by 2028 to keep up with demand and staffing needs.

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