There is still a huge challenge in the building industry when it comes to the skills and training of actual builders and contractors . The affordable housing sphere is no different . We look into this and find out how industry experts and the sectors are dealing with the shortage .
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Zooming in on skills shortage in the building industry
There is still a huge challenge in the building industry when it comes to the skills and training of actual builders and contractors . The affordable housing sphere is no different . We look into this and find out how industry experts and the sectors are dealing with the shortage .
By Ntsako Khosa
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shortage of floorcovering installers is a worldwide problem as a result of older installers leaving the installation industry and younger people do not want to come into the industry due to the hard work that installation is plus it involves very little opportunity otherwise .
Today , young people want softer , easier jobs with high salaries , with all the corporate benefits and so on .
At a flooring summit in Dallas , concerns were raised over the turnover of qualified and good flooring installer shortage due to veterans retiring and young people who are not willing to put in the hours or endure this labourintensive craft .
The sentiment surrounding this is the lack of opportunities available to further oneself in the industry financially .
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