--- title: Construction Labor Shortage Continues as Data Needs Grow  description: The construction industry continues to face a growing labor shortage at the same time as tech innovations for the industry are not slowing. With a 6.2 million worker deficit expected in coming years, construction companies will also be grappling with finding the skilled labor needed to manage all the new software platforms and construction data generated that need timely management to complete projects on time at efficient costs. BarkerBlue offers trained professionals who can provide support in Construction Information Management. 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From 2014 to 2024, the number of young people in the construction workforce is expected to increase by 3.2 million, according to a report from Urban Land Institute. Meanwhile, those expected to retire during the same time period will increase by 9.4 million. **The resulting 6.2 million-worker deficit will further strain the construction industry. "** (BisNow) [https://bit.ly/2IYnzVF](https://bit.ly/2IYnzVF) While communities work to build training at local colleges, and construction companies race to fill open labor spots, technology still marches forward with new advancements.  This will likely create even more need for [trained certified specialists in multiple construction software platforms](https://barkerbluebuild.com/professional-cim/), mobile apps, plus more need for data specialists and [construction data management.](https://barkerbluebuild.com/professional-cim/)   How will construction companies find this trained staff and still meet their aggressive deadlines as the labor gap widens?  BarkerBlue, a leader in [construction information management](https://barkerbluebuild.com/change-management/), can provide the data support needed.  BarkerBlue helps construction and facilities teams better control [cost, time, and risk](https://barkerbluebuild.com/risk-management-2/) over the entire lifecycle of a building by providing quality control, platform integration, audited fulfillment, and [as-built data management](https://barkerbluebuild.com/as-built-management/) of critical building information.   Learn more about BarkerBlue at [https://barkerbluebuild.com/](https://barkerbluebuild.com/) or email us at [Build@Barkerblue.com](mailto:Build@Barkerblue.com).         [Workflow Solutions](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/workflow-solutions), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Related posts ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Document%20Management%20Post%20CoVid.png) [5 Ways OutSourcing Construction Document Management Can Boost Profit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-ways-outsourcing-construction-document-management-can-boost-profit) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Document%20Management%20Post%20CoVid.png) #### [5 Ways OutSourcing Construction Document Management Can Boost Profit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-ways-outsourcing-construction-document-management-can-boost-profit) June 29, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-ways-outsourcing-construction-document-management-can-boost-profit#comments-listing) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Kantine%20New%20Storefront%20Install%20by%20BarkerBlue%20(2).jpg) [Reimaging Bay Area Small Businesses in Challenging Times](https://blog.barkerblue.com/reimaging-bay-area-small-businesses-in-challenging-times) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Kantine%20New%20Storefront%20Install%20by%20BarkerBlue%20(2).jpg) #### [Reimaging Bay Area Small Businesses in Challenging Times](https://blog.barkerblue.com/reimaging-bay-area-small-businesses-in-challenging-times) June 10, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/reimaging-bay-area-small-businesses-in-challenging-times#comments-listing) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/5%20Steps%20to%20Face%20COVID-19%20Biz%20Downturn.jpg) [5  Steps To Face COVID-19 Potential Business Downturns](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-steps-to-face-covid-19-potential-business-downturn) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/5%20Steps%20to%20Face%20COVID-19%20Biz%20Downturn.jpg) #### [5  Steps To Face COVID-19 Potential Business Downturns](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-steps-to-face-covid-19-potential-business-downturn) March 18, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-steps-to-face-covid-19-potential-business-downturn#comments-listing) ### Leave A Comment    ### BLOG CATEGORIES - [#brandingmatters (1)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/brandingmatters) - [#businessdisplaygraphics (5)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/businessdisplaygraphics) - [#constructiondata (11)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/constructiondata) - [#customdisplays (1)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/customdisplays) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FEEDS ### Subscribe To Our Newsletter [![BarkerBlue.com](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NEW_BarkerBlue_Logo_horiz%20copy.png?width=180&name=NEW_BarkerBlue_Logo_horiz%20copy.png)](https://barkerblue.com) Founded in 1961, BarkerBlue has become a leader in Construction Information Management and Display Graphics and Digital print solutions. 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