Episode 103: The Labour Shortage With Russ, Sky & Andy

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio get into what’s driving the staffing crisis in the construction industry.

Episode 103: The Labour Shortage With Russ, Sky & Andy

Inside episode 103 you will discover

Why fewer people are entering the construction industry
How to encourage people to get into the industry
Why company culture is essential to retain staff
The importance of giving your employees a career path
The best way to find new talent
And much, much more.

Listen to the full episode to uncover the current labour trends, and find out what you can be doing to gain, and retain great staff.

APB Members can access the building a winning company culture action plan to learn more about maintaining a culture of excellence in your building company that leads to a happier and more productive team.

Russ Stephens – Co-founder

Russ Stephens is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.

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Sky Kolade – Co-founder

Sky Kolade is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of 2023’s Top 100 Women.

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Andy Skarda – Head Coach

Andy Skarda has owned and led businesses in South Africa, the United States, South-East Asia, and for the last decade, Australia. With 30+ years of business experience, Andy heads up the coaching team at the Association of Professional Builders (APB), helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school or more importantly, without going bust.

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Timeline

0:47 Labour and staffing trends

7:22 Why less people are getting into the industry

11:14 The impact of a labour shortage on construction companies

20:41 Short term solutions for finding staff

25:16 What a great company culture looks like

31:06 What to do if you’re desperate for staff

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