December 15, 2020
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One of the most pressing issues facing the industry today is the shortage of skilled labor. Denver’s Homebuilding Academy has launched efforts to change that. Labor shortages have been a constant in the industry for some time, typically with 200,000 to 300,000 open positions a month, according to numbers from the National Association of Home Builders. One home building school, Colorado Homebuilding Academy, is hoping to begin franchising its model in order to fulfill the need for labor across the country, reports the Denver Post. Organizers hope to have around 20 locations throughout the U.S.
Pat Hamill, founder and CEO of Denver-based Oakwood Homes and the force behind the academy, talked to people he knew at Franworth about making the program national. About a year ago, Hamill unveiled his goal of opening 20 locations over 15 years and training 1 million people who need jobs or want to change careers.
rate, that s really going to slow things down across the nation too. in the denver area, new home construction completion is being pushed back 3-6 months. it slows the whole process down which slows all parts of the economy. four by eight. we don t have tens. the construction industry is taking it upon itself to help fund the colorado homebuilding academy, which offers a free construction skills boot camp for people who pledge to go into the trade, like hairstylist angie mckevitt. you get tools on the first day, great hands-on opportunities, and i m really excited. we are doing this not only for us, but for the whole industry. the ceo of oakwood homes patrick hamel says the surprise situation is not nearly as bad as labor, but it s looming. which is why he s stockpiling. we ve increased supply in our facilities from 35 days to approximately 125 days, just so we make sure we have the materials. even with materials, someone