Multibillion-dollar infrastructure projects across Australia are fuelling a huge demand for construction workers, but the nation is heading for a shortfall of 300,000 tradies, a new report says.

The skills shortage is forecast to hit the staggering number by mid 2027, according to research released today by Infrastructure Australia.

Currently, the construction industry is battling a gap of 141,000 jobs, but that will blow out in less than two years when the building of housing, transport and energy projects gathers pace.

The independent agency's report tracked national demand to build more than $1 trillion of government and private investment against the economy's ability to provide the workers and materials required.

Infrastructure Australia chief executive Adam Copp said the constru

See Full Page