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Construction industry hiring woes continue to make national news. Newsweek highlights the latest findings from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Arcoro.
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Construction Companies Struggling to Find Workers

An astonishing 94 percent of construction firms in the U.S. are struggling to hire workers, according to a new survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HR technology firm Arcoro.

The survey comes after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her pledge to build 3 million homes in four years if she wins the 2024 Presidential Election, according to The Associated Press.

It reveals that construction projects are experiencing delays due to the limited workforce, and points to a lack of investment in construction workforce education and investment as a root cause of the issue.

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