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Can tech layoffs bridge the labor gap in construction?

February 2, 2023

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As most of us are aware, across all the skilled trades, the worker shortage is progressing alongside advancements in digitization. As a result, leading construction companies are quickly introducing new roles that emphasize the need for workers with a mix of computational knowledge, project-management skills and real-world understanding of the needs, challenges and realities of the construction site.

Essentially, along with the need for traditional tradesmen and women in construction, the quickly evolving field of construction technology (Contech) is increasing demand for a new kind of construction worker, one with an understanding of emerging technologies as well as the built environment.

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