Construction Jobs Stay Strong in Denver Metro Area

Update 3/2025

While construction is still rampant and construction job employment is still hot, the complications of politics, laws, have create ripples in the economics of construction in Denver, Colorado.

With the help of AI we updated this post about Construction jobs in Denver:

An estimated 13% of the state's construction workforce comprises immigrants without legal status.

As of March 2025, Denver's construction industry is experiencing a complex interplay between labor shortages and fluctuating demand.

Labor Shortages:

Colorado faces a significant deficit in its construction workforce. Estimates indicate a shortage of over 30,000 construction workers, with projections suggesting this gap could widen as the industry grows by up to 32% by 2030. This shortage is attributed to factors such as an aging workforce, a decline in vocational training, and shifting priorities post-pandemic. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) projected that the construction industry would need an additional 439,000 workers nationally in 2025 alone.

Demand and Employment Trends:

Despite the labor shortage, Colorado, particularly the Denver area, has experienced a decline in construction employment. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area saw a reduction of 4,700 construction jobs, marking the nation's second-largest decline during that period. This downturn may be linked to factors such as slowing population growth, the conclusion of an apartment building boom, and broader economic uncertainties.

Economic Outlook:

The construction sector in Colorado is projected to grow by 26% between 2020 and 2030, averaging an annual increase of 2.3%. However, the state's economic forecast for 2025 anticipates slower growth amid uncertainties. Challenges include a labor force participation rate that remains below pre-pandemic levels and difficulties in filling job vacancies.

Impact of Immigration Policies:

Recent immigration policies, particularly mass deportations, are expected to significantly impact Colorado's construction industry. An estimated 13% of the state's construction workforce comprises immigrants without legal status. The removal of these workers could exacerbate existing labor shortages, potentially leading to higher construction costs and project delays.

Conclusion:

While Denver has historically been a favorable location for construction workers seeking employment, the current landscape presents challenges. The combination of labor shortages, declining employment figures, and external factors such as immigration policies contribute to a complex environment for construction work in Denver as of 2025.

Sources: ChatGPT
https://www.abcrmc.org/construction-worker-shortage
https://coloradosucceeds.org/resource/project-scale-stackable-construction-pathways-for-all

-Updated 3/2020-

Since the original publication of this article in 2014, Denver is still doing better than most U.S. cities in the realm of construction and employment of its skilled workers. In fact, though 80% of contractors in the country report difficulty finding qualified construction workers, construction is becoming more and more popular in Denver with men who are seeking employment.

Original 2104 Article:

Across the country, two-thirds of construction contractors can not find qualified workers. The Denver metro area is the exception, placing in the top 10 out of 339 metro areas in the country for construction jobs added in the past year, says Ken Simonson of Associated General Contractors of America. According to the contractor group, the Denver metro area added 3,600 construction jobs between February 2013 and February 2014.

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