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89% of AEC firms struggle to hire in India as skills don’t match demand
Business
Published on 9 May 2026
It is not a shortage of people
A global survey by Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk finds 89% of AEC firms worldwide struggle to fill roles, including in India’s large architectural pipeline. The issue is not lack of graduates, but missing current technical competencies needed on real projects—creating a widening gap between what colleges teach and what construction now requires.
- 89% of AEC firms report difficulty finding qualified workers
- The talent pipeline exists, but skills aren’t job-ready
- Current technical competencies lag behind industry needs
- Graduates can lack tools and task-specific training
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