Feb 17-19, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL
Feb 17-19, 2026
ORLANDO, FL

Tackling the Labor Shortage: Proven Strategies to Attract & Retain Top Trades

Thursday, February 19 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
OCCC - West 240C

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    What It's About

    The trade labor shortage iremains one of the most pressing and expensive challengesin residential construction, but it doesn’t have to derail your projects. In this solutions-focused session, discover proven strategies to help your company become a top choice for quality trade contractors. Gain a clear understanding of what’s driving the shortage (and learn why they turn you down in the first place) and discover practical strategies to improve schedules, reputation and relationships with changes to your systems and jobsite operations. Leave with step-by-step tactics to become the builder trades want to work with again and again so you’re never scrambling to staff a job again.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Learn how to dig deep into why your trade labor is leaving and how to fix it.
    • Discover how to create a culture that makes skilled workers want to stay, not just collect a paycheck.
    • Walk away with a customizable action plan to reduce shortage and increase retention in your business, tailored to your specific needs.

    How to Attend

    Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Speakers

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    DFY Builder Systems

    Details

    Registration Type
    Expo+Education Pass
    Track
    Research & Trends
    Format
    Building Knowledge Session
    Level of Content
    Advanced
    Who Should Attend
    Single Family Builders - General Contracting, Production, Spec/Tract
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