Construction companies having to hire foreign bricklayers due to skills shortage

The video discusses the shortage of skilled bricklayers in the UK, highlighting that a good bricklayer can earn up to £1500 a week, but there are not enough workers to meet demand. Kim Collins, who employs 35 bricklaying gangs, warns that this shortage will impact housing construction targets. The recession led to 400,000 bricklayers leaving the industry, and they have not returned. Efforts are needed to attract them back, as well as to address shortages in other trades like tiling and plumbing. Weather conditions also affect construction work, as bad weather can halt outdoor activities, leading to no work and no pay.

What is the weekly earning potential for a skilled bricklayer?

What impact does the shortage of bricklayers have on house building?

How many bricklayers are estimated to have left the industry during the recession?

What are some of the other trades mentioned that are in short supply?

What is the warning given by the building trade regarding the future of house building?