New Data: After COVID, biggest threat to crane industry is lack of talent pipeline
According to a recent survey by
"It's no surprise that Crane companies are still feeling the effects of COVID on their businesses and that they likely will for some time. But this is something outside of their control," said
ProSight's survey, which was conducted at the end of 2020 among over 150 crane industry professionals, found that while 26% of respondents viewed COVID as the biggest industry challenge, a lack of "Qualified Talent" was the seen as the next biggest challenge (9%) over the next 1-3 years.
However, when asked about the most serious safety risks facing the industry, 27% of respondents identified lack of talent, particularly among operators, as the biggest concern. Equipment Issues (15%) and On-the-job accidents (13%) rounded out the top three safety risks, with COVID identified by only 2% of respondents.
ProSight's Niche Underwriting Manager for its Crane program,
"I've 'sat in the cab,' as they say, and I know firsthand the importance of having well-trained, experienced operators on the job. I also know that it can be a struggle for companies to find that 'next generation' of qualified talent," said Doerr. "But the truth is operating a crane requires a tremendous amount of mechanical skill and understanding of numerous engineering principles. It can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching career path, and we need to come together to find ways to communicate the industry's value to students and young professionals who otherwise wouldn't pursue a career in construction."
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Methodology: Research was conducted via an online survey among 154 prospective crane customers without any affiliation to
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