The U.S. faces a critical shortage of the "silent army" responsible for maintaining the built environment. According to a JLL report, approximately 2.1 million skilled trade jobs—including electricians and HVAC technicians—could remain vacant by 2030. This labor gap, driven by an aging workforce where one in five construction workers is over 55, may cost the economy $1 trillion annually. With a retirement-to-replacement ratio as high as 5:2 in manufacturing, the industry is failing to attract new entrants fast enough. Read the full story at Fortune (subscription).
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