Canada, the United States of America and European countries are currently in urgent need of foreign construction workers and technicians to fill up their construction sector.
According to a 2023 survey by the Associated General Contractors of America, an ageing population and a lack of younger skilled individuals have resulted in a reduced availability of skilled workers to work in the construction industries, making Canada, the United States and Europe seek the services of foreign welders, technicians, electricians, and carpenters.
To fill up the vacant job positions, the International Trade Union Confederation.
report stated that about 1.5 million workers will be needed in Europe between 2023 and 2030
It added that in the United States alone, there are 374,000 job openings for construction workers and managers starting from December 2023. with a $101,000 median salary and elevator mechanics with $99,000.
In Canada, the average salary is $102,899.67 per year with attractive compensation while Switzerland offers an annual average income of €76,591 and a cost of living of around €6,000 per month.
In Belgium, an annual salary of averaging €49,545 is being offered while construction workers in the Netherlands earn an average salary of €38,258.
The French construction market, considered one of the largest in Europe, pays an annual salary of €31,735 for construction workers, with a cost of living of €3,407 per month while in Italy, the annual salary is €28,019 per year, and Germany €29,214, Romania Rs. 42,000 per month for welder, Sweden Rs. 95,000 per month. Croatia Rs. 52,000 per month, Hungary Rs. 30,000 per month, and Estonia Rs. 70,000 per month.