Abstract
The construction industry is a very diverse industry due to the unique nature of projects and expertise within various construction companies driven by multiple regional/national factors. The United States Department of Labor reported 44% of the current US employed population will be above 65 in eleven years by 2028, making workforce studies and knowledge transfer a key driver in leading construction business models. This study conducted an in-depth investigation in the southeast region of the US on the current state of workforce demographics and the need for knowledge transfer within the ranks of management coupled with trade personnel. The study sample included general contractors, specialty contractors/trade partners from the commercial and residential sector. This study was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 focused on establishing the urgency of the research area on workforce demographics and knowledge transfer through an industry-wide survey. Phase 2 conducted a literature review, data collection, and quantitative analysis to document the current state of workforce demographics and knowledge transfer (WD-KT) with validation from subject matter experts (SMEs). The study findings indicated 46% of the workforce in the southeast region will be retiring in the next 20 years. The study also correlated workforce demographics to knowledge transfer to evaluate the utilization of knowledge management strategies.
Recommended Citation
Sharma, Vivek; Gajjar, Dhaval; Madathil, Kapil; Davis, David; and Patel, Shreyas
(2022)
"Current State of the Workforce Demographics and Knowledge Transfer Strategies in the Southeast United States,"
The Professional Constructor: Vol. 47:
No.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/aic-journal/vol47/iss1/2
