While the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was a time that many industries would soon like to forget, demand for plumbers and other local contractors reached all-time highs.
Homeowners, finding themselves with more time indoors, embarked on renovation projects and essential maintenance tasks, elevating the need for skilled tradespeople. This surge in demand came at a time when various building trades were already contending with labor shortages. The result was a strong upward pressure on wages for those skilled trade workers who remained in the labor force.
The Gwinnett Daily Post is a daily newspaper published in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and serves as the county's legal organ. The newspaper is owned by Times-Journal Inc. and prints Wednesday and Sunday each week.