Texas' Residential Construction Industry is facing a labor shortage
As of 2023, Texas is
homes short of meeting the population demand
By 2031
%
of the construction workforce is set to retire
An increase of
construction jobs are projected to open from 2020-2030
Source: Hegar, Glenn Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. (2024). The Housing Affordability Challenge.
Source: Home Builders Institute. (2025). The Home Builders Institute (HBI) Construction Labor Market Report Fall 2025.
Source: Texas Workforce Commission. (2023). Report on Texas Growth Occupations - 2023.
The Texas Association of Builders is dedicated to addressing the shortage through our member led Workforce Development Committee.
 Together, we are building the future of the residential construction industry.
Check out some of the work our committee members have been doing to support workforce development in their communities:
Want to get involved?
Contact us to get connected with our Workforce Development Committee!
