Construction Workers Needed 439,000 Open Jobs Now

Construction workers needed — 439,000 open roles right now. Here's why this number keeps climbing.

Jennifer Wilkerson shares Associated Builders and Contractors data: "We do not have enough people in our industry" and breaks down why 439,000 people are needed now.

Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovation and Advancement at NCCER, joins Ryan Ware to help construction and AEC leaders rethink hiring vs training.

- Why job seekers saying "I can't find a job" should look at construction
- Why hiring journeymen alone can't cover project demand
- How training pipelines keep crews productive when hiring stalls

The Shift: demand isn't slowing, and construction workers remain the bottleneck or the breakthrough — crews that build talent win the work.

Watch the full episode: Contractors Who Train Their Crews Win More Construction Work

What is your crew doing to close the gap?