In the European construction industry, winning the contract is not the toughest part anymore. The real challenge is simply showing up.
Currently, Europe is in the midst of a talent war. In construction, the shortage of workers is nearly three times what it was a decade ago. This shortage forces companies across the continent to limit production when they struggle to find people.
When you do find the specialists you need, you face another obstacle: Government Protectionism. Although the EU claims to be a single market, member states often use complicated local labour laws to protect their own workers from foreign competition. Most companies respond by playing it safe. They spend six months and thousands of euros setting up a local Dutch BV or a German GmbH just to appear compliant.
