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Shortage of Skilled Trades in Construction Not Affecting Eastwood Homes

7th June 2016

According to the CPA (Construction Products Association) a shortage of skilled trades is the ‘largest threat to construction activity’, with difficulties finding experienced workers to fill construction jobs causing delays to projects.

However, although Michael Eastwood, managing director of Holmfirth-based property developer Eastwood Homes, understands the current wider situation within the construction industry, he says it hasn’t had a direct impact on his business.

Shortage of Skilled Trades in Construction Not Affecting Eastwood Homes“I’m obviously aware of the lack of skilled trades available throughout the housebuilding industry, but I think Eastwood Homes has been shielded somewhat from the effects due to the sub-contractors we have selected to work with us.

We always seek to source our resources from the local area, whether that is our workforce or materials, and the companies that supply our skilled trades are all reputable, and are keen to reinvest in their business’ future with apprentice programmes.

This certainly appeals to us as it’s great to see local companies doing their best to train the next generation, who will no doubt work on sites we build in the future.”

The team currently working on Eastwood Homes’ The Bridges development of new homes in Holmfirth include:

  • Roofers (Valley Roofing) - always have an apprentice
  • Joiners (WF Joinery) - always have an apprentice
  • Plumbers & Heating (Clifford Cooper & Sons)  - have 4 or 5 apprentices on their books at any one time
  • Electrical (MJL Electrical Contractors) - always have an apprentice.

To find out more about Eastwood Homes’ latest development - The Bridges - click here.

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