We can lure skilled workers back by offering better conditions and fair pay. But we can only provide these when the emphasis on winning projects is not on lowest cost. Building professionals and those commissioning works should look beyond the main contractor to their subcontractors, who are often using cheap labour. Using skilled labour and a well looked after workforce is going to cost. Who's willing to pay?
Answers on a postcard, please!
Postscript
Melvin Churchill, director PPC, via email.
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