Now that the Florida construction industry is recovering from years of downturn, the Associated General Contractors of America said in a new report that Florida Contractors are having a hard time locating skilled workers such as carpenters and electricians, . In the AGC’s survey of about 1,000 contractors nationwide of which only 11 contractors in Florida were represented.
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, Carpenters are in most demand in Florida,then drywall installers, electricians, equipment operators and painters, according to the survey by the Associated General Contractors of AmericaFlorida. In addition, Florida contractors also reported having trouble finding some professional workers, especially project managers.
According to the survey, South Florida contractors also have said they are having trouble filling some specialty jobs, citing the loss of workers to the oil industry and others who left the business during the recession and housing crisis to find employment in other indurties. The fact that the Florida construction industry is a good sign for real estate and market growth.
Ray Garcia, Esq.
Board Certified in Reale Estate Law
by the Florida Bar
www.floridaconstructionlawgroup.com
