In 2021, the construction industry’s long-term struggle to attract a sufficient number of workers reached a near-crisis level, with contractors of all types reporting challenges in finding and hiring talent. When this workforce shortage crisis abates is anyone’s guess, though, and industry firms likely will continue to face this heightened struggle to find workers for some time to come.
At the same time, there is considerable talent already working in the Southeast’s construction industry, some of whom are highlighted here via ENR Southeast’s annual Top Young Professionals contest. The annual program recognizes up-and-coming construction industry professionals who exhibit notable achievements in terms of career and industry leadership, community service and creating landmark projects.
