1、Building tomorrows workforce todayUnited StatesApril 2026Strategic solutions for skilled trades talent development in commercial real estateR2026 Jones Lang LaSalle IP,Inc.All rights reserved.2026 Jones Lang LaSalle IP,Inc.All rights reserved.Foreword2In an economy often headlined by technology entr
2、epreneurs chasing the next innovation and healthcare professionals shaping how millions live,one foundational workforce operates largely out of sight:skilled trades workers electricians,HVAC technicians,plumbers and many others custodians of the physical infrastructure upon which every organization
3、depends.Tradespeople apply specialized skills to keep our homes,places of business and communities performing and growing.Yet despite their indispensability,skilled trades have traditionally been underrepresented in workforce research and investment,a gap with real consequences for business continui
4、ty and economic resilience.Our research reveals both the urgency and opportunity.At 96 billion s.f.across 6 million buildings,the U.S.Commercial Real Estate(CRE)Secure and elevate skilled trades talent for the modern built environmentmarket generates enormous and ever-expanding demand for skilled tr
5、ades talent across the full lifecycle of construction,operations and redevelopment.With 53%of the building stock delivered before 1990,the imperative to modernize aging assets and the skilled trades workforce that supports the functionality,adaptability and longevity of the built environment has nev
6、er been greater.We invite you to explore our insights and consider how this strategic roadmap can inform your organizations approach to building,growing and retaining the next generation of skilled trades talent a workforce fundamental to how your real estate portfolio will adapt and thrive amid inc