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. Ðǿմ«Ã½ 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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