One in four construction workers 'focus' just on compliance, say Master Builders

One in four construction workers 'focus' just on compliance, say Master Builders
Skilled labour is still a “severe challenge” in the construction sector. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Brent Melville
Construction site compliance and procurement have reached the point where one in four commercial construction workers are focused on administration and procurement, Registered Master Builders says.That's from a survey of 72 vertical construction firms which means the total tally is likely to be much higher. The industry employs about 540,000 workers, who collectively generate about $24.6 billion annually, or about 6.9% of the national economic pie, according to the Infometrics 2022 economic profile.Master Builders, as the industry mouthpiec...

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