Building Blocks Labor Shortage Predicted As Construction Work Force Ages

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BANGOR - A construction worker shortage is predicted for the Bangor area, due not to the numerous large-scale building projects planned or under way but to the aging work force, industry representatives say.

Hundreds of construction workers are or will be employed at the new permanent Hollywood Slots at Bangor racetrack casino project; the coming Lowe's home improvement stores in Bangor and Brewer; the new, expanded Wal-Mart and The Home Depot stores in Bangor; and Cianbro Corp.'s commercial module manufacturing facility at the former Eastern Fine Paper Mill in Brewer.

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Building Blocks Labor Shortage Predicted As Construction Work Force Ages

There are plenty of workers to fill those jobs now, experts say, but the field needs young people to make up for the many workers approaching retirement.

"I think that currently there are...

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