In this episode, Tim Faller and Steve Wheeler welcome JLC editor Clayton DeKorne to the show to explore a historical perspective on the skilled labor crisis.
For the last decade (pre-COVID), the lack of skilled labor has slowed production and increased housing costs more than any other factor. This condition is not new to the U.S. housing industry: The nation faced similar conditions at the founding of the country, and the evolution of the U.S. education system and the building trades have contributed to our modern labor woes.
By exploring our past, we may be able to see more clearly what got us here and how we can avoid repeating past mistakes.
