Federal funding for infrastructure projects has surged in recent years. Since 2021, Congress has allocated more than $550 billion for rebuilding and expanding critical infrastructure across the United States. From transportation networks to broadband access and clean water systems, the scope of work is substantial and has created significant opportunities for the construction industry.
Due to this spending growth and a persistent inability to recruit and train the next generation of construction workers, the construction industry is facing a major worker shortage. Associated Builders and Contractors—a national construction industry trade association—estimates that the industry will require an additional 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet the booming demand in 2025.
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