Construction Recruitment

Why Construction Companies Need Specialized Resume Screening Tools

Construction needs 439,000 workers in 2025. 80-90% of contractors struggle to hire qualified workers. 78% can't fill craft positions. 62% say candidates lack required skills/certifications. 88% predict hiring gets harder. Generic ATS misses OSHA cards, trade licenses, safety certs. One formatting error = qualified electrician rejected. Construction-specific screening tools catch what matters: certifications, safety training, trade skills, project experience. Here's why generic screening fails—and what works.