News Summary

• In Missouri, 54% of companies responding cited a lack of workers as the biggest cause of delays.
• The figure nationally was 45%.
• “Construction projects of all types are being delayed because there aren’t enough qualified workers available for firms to hire,” says Ken Simonson, chief economist for the AGC.
• The 13th annual workforce survey was conducted in late July and early August by the Associated General Contractors of America and the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
• More than 1,300 companies responded, including 27 in Missouri and 25 in Illinois.