【World Property Journal】Young Adults' Interest in Construction Trades Doubles as AI Reshapes Career Outlook in 2026

The findings build on a similar NAHB survey conducted in 2016. The share of young adults interested in pursuing a career in construction trades has doubled over the past decade, rising from 3% to 6%. Among respondents, the most cited benefits of working in the trades were good pay (73%) and the opportunity to gain useful, practical skills (65%).

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