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REVIEW : Britain has big infrastructure plans,but no workers

After years of under-investment, Britain has ambitious plans to construct various infrastructures, such as wind farms, data centres, and new homes. However, the challenge lies in the shortage of workers to execute these projects effectively.

Britain's construction industry is facing a severe skills shortage across all levels and specializations, ranging from senior project managers to on-site steel fixers, welders, and laborers. This shortage results from several factors:

Brexit: Analysis of official data by the Construction Products Association (CPA) reveals that over three-quarters of the EU construction workers Britain has lost in the past five years were between 25 and 39 years old. Post-Brexit visa requirements for workers from the EU make it challenging for construction companies and projects to replace them.

Inflation: Skilled professionals are opting to seek higher-paying opportunities elsewhere due to rising inflation.

Retirement: The skills shortage has been further exacerbated by domestic workers retiring early, leading to a loss of experienced professionals.

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