the construction sector, a linchpin of economic advancement, is grappling with a daunting challenge: a stark deficit of skilled workers. This shortage is not just a statistical concern; it manifests in tangible ways such as protracted project timelines, escalating costs, and the potential dilution of construction standards. There is an imperative for the industry to recalibrate its focus, emphasising training, skill enhancement and strategically harnessing the reservoir of skilled labour from overseas.
To fathom the depth of this labour crisis, one only needs to
