2026 North American Labor Outlook

The US industrial construction market is surging with reshoring initiatives and a massive data center build-out, but is there enough skilled labor to meet this unprecedented demand? Join IIR's Michael Bergen, President, and Chris Smith, VP of Labor Analytic Solutions, as they unpack the forecasted capital spending boom and its profound impact on the North American craft labor pipeline. They analyze the root causes of current workforce shortages, the rising trajectory of construction wages, and innovative strategies, such as modular construction, designed to mitigate on-site manpower constraints. Discover how your organization can navigate this complex supply-demand imbalance and secure the resources necessary for future capital project execution.