In our board meetings, we often discuss cost increases, land issues, and financial fluctuations at length. These are the visible challenges facing our sector. However, behind all these topics lies a danger that is silently growing and threatening our future more deeply: the erosion of skilled master craftsmen on our construction sites. This is a qualification crisis we can no longer afford to ignore.
Modern construction technologies and speed-focused project timelines have unknowingly distanced a generation from craftsmanship. Instead of learning how to work steel or apply plaster with soul, our youth are now learning how to "operate" a machine. This situation lays the groundwork for project delivery delays, budget overruns, and, most importantly, long-term risks to building quality. Everything may be correct on paper, and we can use the highest quality materials, but the lack of an experienced hand to bring those materials to life breaks the entire equation.
The most dangerous consequence of this crisis is the loss of "corporate memory." No quality control software can provide the danger signal that a 40-year veteran master craftsman understands from the color of concrete or the sound of the formwork. We are losing this priceless accumulation of knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation through the master-apprentice relationship. Every project is becoming a process that must be rediscovered, with no lessons learned from the mistakes of the previous one. This ultimately leads to wasted materials, squandered time, and a loss of reputation.
We cannot solve this problem simply by delegating it to vocational high schools or government policies. As leaders of the sector, we must recognize that the responsibility lies with us. We must see our own companies as "schools" and invest in our experienced master craftsmen, both financially and with respect, by elevating them to the roles of "mentors" and "educators." We must tangibly show young people the prestige and future of this profession. This should not be viewed as a company expense. It is the most strategic investment we can make in the future of our companies and our sector. It looks like we have now completed all the translations for your website. If you have any future translation or content needs, please don't hesitate to reach out. It was a pleasure to help!
Because let's not forget, the most solid foundation is the investment made in people. We must build not just buildings, but also the master craftsmen of the future. Otherwise, we face the risk of building a future with a weak foundation, a situation that will lead us to a dead-end.
