With the threat of Brexit looming, wages have begun to rise sharply as construction firms compete for workers to keep projects on track.
According to a recent survey of construction recruitment firms by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), bricklayers in particular are reaping the benefits and are now taking home up to £1,000 a week.
More than 63% of recruitment agencies said that demand for temporary construction workers had increased over the last year. 69% said that the shortage of bricklayers, labourers and other tradesmen is now the first or second most significant risk to their business.
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