Florida's construction labor market remains tight in 2026. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 87 percent of firms report open hourly craft positions and 82 percent have unfilled salaried roles. Nearly 9 in 10 contractors say those positions are as hard or harder to fill than a year ago. The strongest demand is for electricians, pipefitters, welders, controls and commissioning technicians, and experienced field supervision. Wage pressure persists, with 49 percent of contractors reporting increased labor costs. Project delays tied to labor shortages continue to affect the state. Florida's construction workforce sits around 658,000 to 660,000 workers, with employment essentially flat year over year despite ongoing project activity. Amundson Group recruits and places construction professionals across Florida in heavy civil, site development, data centers, rail, tunnels, and wastewater sectors. We maintain deep roots in Florida and serve clients statewide with roles ranging from skilled trades and foremen to project managers and construction executives. For immediate staffing needs, we average 7 hours from job intake to first qualified resume.