The report also finds that young people, especially girls, are put off working in the industry because of the negative, stereotypical image of a male-dominated house-building industry. 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 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 .