Can We Save America's Construction Industry? With George Carrillo

The construction industry is facing a labor crisis, with over half a million unfilled jobs and rising. Without enough workers to build the future, everything from infrastructure to industrial development is at risk. In this episode of the Real Finds Podcast, Gordon Lamphere sits down with George Carrillo, CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council, to discuss what’s causing the workforce collapse and how to fix it.

Carrillo, a former public official turned industry leader, delivers a powerful message: construction powers our economy, and without people to build, the entire real estate industry grinds to a halt. From affordable housing to industrial supply chains, the ripple effects of the labor shortage are already here—and will only worsen without systemic change.

In this solution-focused conversation, we cover:

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