The British House Building Council report has urged house builders to do more to attract women and the next generation if the industry is to avoid a workforce crisis . The report suggests that the house - building industry could suffer a significant loss in workers with over - reliance on an aging , male workforce and the potential for more migrant workers following suit .
The National House Building Council Foundation has urged house builders to do more to attract women and the next generation if the industry is to avoid a workforce crisis. The report found that the house-building sector could suffer a significant shortfall in workers with over-reliance on an aging, male workforce and the potential for reduced migrant labour following Brexit.