Are we looking at a skills war? 

2017 has certainly been an eventful year, and not just at the BLSC.

The accelerating growth of the Victorian construction industry sees all sectors performing at, or near, record levels.So great is the infrastructure boom in Victoria that we are facing a severe shortage of skills and talent as well as significant shortfalls in the supply of basic building materials, such as timber.

Speaking to The Age Victorian State Treasurer Tim Pallas said: