Who will build it?

Who will Build It? Skilled Labor: Our Diminishing Resource When: April 7, 2016 - 7:30AM-10:00AM Where: New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Conn. Contact: Lisa Harlow / [email protected] / 860-768-5690 This forum will engage representatives from a diverse spectrum of the construction industry to explore the long-term industry effects connected to this dilemma. The current and expected shortfall of skilled labor is resulting in companies 1) raising pay scales to attract skilled labor, 2) becoming more selective in the projects they pursue, and 3) creating an upward pressure on costs. These actions are impacting everyone associated with the construction industry. Key discussion issues will include: • How to replenish the ranks of young people entering the industry • Changing the perception of construction careers • Immediate and long-term diagnosis • What incentives can be offered to jump start the recovery Agenda: 7:30 - 8:00 AM - Registration and Networking 8:00 - 10:00 AM - Program Facilitator: Lelah Campo, director of special projects, Associated Builders and Contractors Conn. Chapter Panelists: John Butts, executive director, Associated General Contractors of Conn. Nancy Chiero, director, Construction Education Center Ray Mencio, education consultant, Connecticut Technical School System Steven Pinn, principal, New Haven Board of Education Chris-Philip Onofrio, Industry Practices Committee Event Price: Members: $85 / Non-Members: $110 REGISTER AT: http://construction.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=698579