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Leader calls construction labor crisis a ‘national security issue’

Sebastian Obando September 10, 2025 1 min read
Construction Dive
Leader calls construction labor crisis a ‘national security issue’
AI Article Summary

At the Elevate 2025 conference in Washington, D.C., leaders discussed the construction labor shortage as a potential national security threat. Solutions proposed include immigration reforms and creating pipelines to integrate veterans and women into the workforce. This labor crisis is seen as critical, calling for immediate and structured solutions to fortify the construction industry's workforce.