Hudson's Site Building Thread

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Oh yes, the labor shortage excuse. [[Dan's health and looming recession round out the top 3, right?) Isn't it interesting how a so-called skilled labor shortage doesn't slow Chicago or Nashville or Columbus or even Ann Arbor construction...or LCA or Jeep factories in Detroit?

Anecdotes are nice... because just anyone can make one up....

https://www.marketplace.org/2019/04/...es-to-rebrand/

https://www.globest.com/2019/02/22/s...20190716143019

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/...ncerns-in-2019

"The effects of labor shortages are widespread. Thirty-seven percent of contractors said the labor shortages have raised the costs of bids and contracts, while others say it has prolonged the amount of time it takes to complete projects."


From this week.....

https://www.contractormag.com/construction-data/70-contractors-struggling-meet-deadlines-labor-shortage-persists