- Special to Inside Tucson Business
The Tucson Metro Chamber created the Construction + Design Sector Partnership about a year ago to bring industry leaders together to discuss and solve workforce development issues and challenges. Each of the leaders represent a different component of the industry, but there is one thing that unites us—the need for talented and skilled labor. With that said, we wanted to share a quick glimpse into how the pandemic has affected the construction and design industry.
As the pandemic envelopes the country, the construction industry is adapting quickly with resiliency and flexibility. Because of the nature of the work we often do outside in the elements, we are in a unique position to continue our work while taking proper precautions. Working in construction is noble, pays well and provides critical future infrastructure. Seen through the pandemic lens, it also allows some to work in the fresh air while learning to exhibit their trade skills. Face-to-face meetings are mostly unnecessary with technology evolving to allow for productive and timely interaction between teams.