Navigating Labor Shortages in the Construction Industry

Summary

This practice note covers labor shortages in the construction industry, including the impact of immigration policies under the Trump Administration, which have further tightened the labor market by increasing enforcement actions and rescinding certain immigration relief. Additionally, this practice note provides insight into other root causes of these labor shortages, as well as their impact on the construction industry and potential solutions to address this critical issue. Legal practitioners can help clients navigate this challenge by monitoring statutory and regulatory changes affecting project planning and compliance and providing solutions to the legal challenges brought about by this decade's construction workforce contraction.