As Baby Boomers retire and the Gen Z workers who were expected to replace them choose other fields, the construction industry faces a chronic labour shortage that many blame on the industry’s culture. While culture certainly can be a contributing factor, a recent article in International Industrial Vehicle Technology magazine paints a more positive picture of the industry.
In 2019 an industry wide survey found that 83 percent of people in the industry would reapply for their current position and 73 percent said they were happy at work. There were, however, significant differences between office and field employees which point to cultural issues that can be addressed to improve both recruiting and retention.
Suggestions include consistently enforcing standards and values, creating pathways for change, recognising employee achievements, encouraging employee referrals and team building exercises to bring office and field employees closer together.
Reporting says a slowing economy saw sales decline by 21 percent in 2024.
Learn MoreVarious industry groups are reporting the signals to be very mixed.
Read moreAn influencer can link OEMs with the people who will use the equipment.
Read moreThe rental market is influencing new mini excavator design.
Read moreSunbelt Rentals will be the official equipment provider for the games.
Read moreWhat impact will the recently announced 25 percent U.S. tariffs have on the global generator set market?
Read moreA recent article in Compact Equipment magazine explored the difference and offered some guidelines for selecting the best balance for various applications.
Read moreThe Construction Index reports that April marked the third consecutive month of construction output growth in Great Britain according to the Office for National Statistics.
Read more
