More Funding Needed to Boost Construction Jobs for Young People, Housing Boss Says
A housing industry leader has called for increased funding to create construction jobs for young people, citing analysis showing the sector needs thousands more workers annually to meet demand.
A senior housing industry figure has said more funding is required to help young people enter the construction sector, according to a report by BBC Business.
The call comes as recent analysis cited in the report found that the construction sector needs an extra 2,200 workers each year to keep pace with demand.
The housing boss, speaking to BBC Business, argued that without additional investment, the industry could struggle to fill this gap, potentially affecting the pace of housebuilding and infrastructure projects.
The report did not specify the source or scope of the analysis in further detail, nor did it outline specific funding proposals from the housing boss.
BBC Business reported the comments as part of ongoing coverage of workforce challenges facing the construction industry.
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