Salary inflation in construction – why it’s happening and what companies and engineers can do about it
This overview breaks down why “salary inflation” is happening in the construction industry – driven by skill shortages, rising living costs, and low productivity – and how it affects both companies and engineers. It outlines what employers can do to retain talent without overspending (better market benchmarking, more frequent salary reviews, clearer growth paths, productivity improvements), and what engineers can do to increase their value and earnings (specialization, digital skills, commercial awareness, strategic job moves). We give you practical guidance for both sides at a time when the construction labor market is tight and increasingly unpredictable.
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