Passing the Torch: Home Love Construction Ensures a Legacy of Quality Construction

The Tampa Bay construction industry is undergoing a transformation. Many seasoned contractors and skilled workers are nearing retirement, creating a potential gap in expertise and manpower.

This changing demographic landscape is impacting the availability of skilled labor. As Baby Boomers hang up their tool belts, there's a lack of younger generations stepping up to fill their shoes. Construction careers may not be at the top of their minds, and traditional vocational training programs like shop class are less common in schools.

"I have several contractor friends and many mentors who are simply done," said Brad Bachand, CEO of Home Love Construction & Outdoor. "After 40–50 years, their bodies can't work like they used to. The problem is, there isn't a flood of new talent entering the market…not even a trickle," said Bachand.

Facing a potential labor shortage, the Tampa Bay construction industry needs to take action. Succession planning efforts like mentorship programs, targeted training initiatives, and strategies to attract young workers are crucial.

"At Home Love Construction, we are attacking this crisis head on," says Bachand. "We aren't going to sit by and let all our talent age out. Our staff spends 5-10 hours every week on training to ensure we're crafting the future of the construction industry," Bachand continued. "But we can't do it alone. More contractors need to spend less time on their boats and more time training future contractors."

Home Love Construction is committed to addressing this challenge. Industry-wide initiatives are underway to cultivate and train the next wave of construction professionals. These efforts aim to secure a skilled and robust workforce capable of meeting the region's building needs for years to come.

Looking for a reliable contractor for your next project? Home Love Construction & Outdoor is here to help.