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Shortage of Field Leaders [Infographic]

09/08/2025 Infographic

One of the most important factors to a successful construction project is its superintendent. As the stewards of the project, superintendents impact key areas such as client relationships, site logistics, safety and overall profitability. Despite the importance of these roles, there is a growing shortage of well-trained field leaders, which can lead to significant challenges for construction companies nationwide.

This infographic highlights the low supply and high demand for construction superintendents, and how contractors can take steps to train a new generation of field leaders.

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