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The plumbing industry is projected to lose 550,000 employees within the next year. That’s a huge shortfall for such an important cog in the U.S. economy that could cause a ripple effect of higher prices, delays, and more. The good news: There are many ways you can help your shop — and the industry as a whole — weather this storm.
It’s a paradox. The plumbing industry contributes more than $442 billion to the U.S. economy and supports nearly 1.8 million jobs. But the industry could face a shortage of approximately 550,000 plumbers by 2027, making recruitment, training and workforce development increasingly important for contractors.
