Arizona builders scramble to find workers
by Ian Solomon | Cronkite News
Construction workers had something to celebrate Labor Day. Construction companies and their clients – not so much.
A report last week by the Associated General Contractors of America showed that 82 percent of Arizona construction firms reported having trouble filling skilled craft positions this year – 80 percent of firms nationwide said they have had trouble.
That drives up costs for construction firms, expenses and time for their clients. And it makes it a good time to be a skilled construction worker, as companies report they are being forced to raise salaries and benefits to get the workers they need.
