While nonresidential construction h...

While nonresidential construction has clearly increased in many areas, characterizing the circulating level of activity as a "boom" probably would be an overstatement. Nevertheless, many contractors are experiencing a situation typically associated with bound times: a shortage of skilled tradesmen and supervisors.
General contractors complain that they are receiving fewer bids from subcontractors, and also say they are having difficulty hiring qualified supervisors and tradesmen.
Tom Brady, vice president of Westfield, N.J.-based general contractor Torcon, said his