A escassez de mão de obra qualificada na construção civil: um estudo de caso na região de Cabedelo - Paraíba

Abstract

The construction industry is a key sector of the Brazilian economy, generating jobs and directly influencing the GDP due to its need for inputs and complementary services. Historically, the sector has faced labor shortages during periods of economic expansion. The shortage of skilled labor has intensified, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery, leading companies to seek strategies to attract and retain professionals. This thesis aims to discuss the "labor blackout" in Brazil's construction industry,analyzing its historical and current causes. The methodology employed an exploratory and descriptive approach, using secondary data from sources such as IBGE, RAIS, and FGV IBRE, in addition to field research conducted with workers from a construction site in João Pessoa, PB. Data collection included questionnaires on job satisfaction, challenges, and careerperspectives. The study examines several potential causes of skilled labor shortages in construction, such as rising educational levels, unemployment rates, an aging workforce, low youth participation, and factors like workplace safety, high turnover, low wages, and competition from new technological and platform-based job opportunities.