The need for more skilled construction workers could soon be impacting many of us in the real estate industry more than we might think. People are needed to build commercial and residential buildings, renovate and convert the older ones, and handle repairs and upgrades. As the below linked article shows, the State of Mississippi is addressing this need with the House of Representatives proposing a fund specific for construction training in schools.
I see an opportunity for real estate developers, investors, and brokers to be “first in” on helping their communities. My idea is for them to provide accredited teaching of construction for local projects. The local part could be significant. We all know that construction is different in Florida than in Minnesota (for example) because of everything from weather conditions to density of the area to union regulations to shipping and transportation of materials.
Suppose your company is bidding on a project in Rochester, MN (example). Chances are you are bidding against other companies. If your pricing and timeline are similar (or maybe not as “good”), and your Proposal includes the use of fully trained LOCAL workers but your competition’s do not, which way will the local decision makers go?
The local politicians could point out how they set it up so that local workers would create the approved project, since the locals and their families are voters. Think about the local and community banks which are there to lend on local projects. And think about the marketing “good will” your company will have when you have your completely local project ready to go to market for lease or for sale.
My team and I write business plans and work on feasibility studies, property proposals, and offering memorandums. I don’t have to be local to make you and your team “first in”!
https://mississippitoday.org/2026/02/11/mississippi-construction-training/
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