Fraser Patterson

• Clarify the distinction between labor shortage and labor access: Attendees will explore why the construction industry’s workforce problem is often misdiagnosed and why access, not availability, is the more urgent challenge
• Understand the role of visibility in solving labor challenges: Learn why most skilled craft workers remain invisible to traditional hiring methods, and how this contributes to long hiring cycles, recruiter burnout and delayed project starts
• Explore how digital worker infrastructure can improve outcomes: Discover how purpose-built, data-driven approaches to workforce access can help HR teams and recruiters identify, verify, and connect with qualified talent faster
• Examine real-world hiring challenges in real time: Engage in an interactive segment where real audience-supplied job roles are used to show how modern labor access tools are closing gaps for difficult-to-fill positions

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair

• What are some key factors to consider when building partnerships for workforce development?
• How can financial barriers be effectively reduced to encourage more diverse participation in training programs?
• What role does mentorship play in supporting career growth within the construction industry?