The demand for skilled labor is a growing challenge for the construction industry. Last fall, the Associated General Contractors of America reported that 74% of firms across the country had difficulties finding qualified skilled labor. That, coupled with a rapidly aging workforce, presents significant risks for contactors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports that more than 10,000 people per day will turn 65 over the next 19 years. The construction industry has seen a dramatic 54% increase in employment by individuals within this demographic since 1985; therefore, the industry is anticipating a significant number of workers will head