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Repercussions of the Skilled Labor Gap

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Repercussions of the Skilled Labor Gap


March 31, 2016

Adam Grubb of SGC and Greg Wells of Bestbath discuss the current state of the building products industry and the effect that the shortage of skilled labor has had on the quality of work being done. They cover the importance of training the next generation of trade professionals, as well as the resurgence and need for quality craftsmanship in the products provided by manufacturers.

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