Industry leaders in the UK have raised concerns that there are not enough construction workers to meet the government’s commitment to build 1.5 million homes by 2029. With an estimated need for tens of thousands of new workers across various trades, the Home Builders Federation points to skills shortages, an ageing workforce, and Brexit as contributing factors. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to address these challenges, but experts warn that a significant transformation in recruitment and planning is necessary to achieve the targets.