The Skilled Trades Crisis: Real Solutions
From Holmes on Homes Podcast with Mike Holmes by Mike Holmes
January 22, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
Mike Holmes and a panel of builders discuss the skilled trades crisis and potential solutions.
In this podcast episode, Mike Holmes and a panel of experienced builders discuss the current state and future of skilled trades. They explore the challenges faced by the industry, including a shortage of young workers, economic impacts, and the importance of training and apprenticeships. The conversation highlights the need for better exposure and encouragement for youth to enter trades, as well as the evolving perceptions of contractors. Innovations in building materials and technology are also discussed, along with the significance of community involvement and collaboration with educational institutions to attract new talent. Special Guests: Brice Bernskoetter, Bernskoetter Construction (Missouri, USA), 2nd Generation builder, luxury and custom homes Mac Frame: Frame Custom Home s (Kelowna, BC), 2nd Generation builder, taking on the family business of over 20+ years Andrei Sonsovski, Sosna Inc. (GTA, Ontario) - 26 yrs experience in full-service home renovations Main Topics: skilled trades, construction industry, youth engagement, building materials, training, apprenticeships, economic factors, contractor perceptions, technology in construction, community building
People in this episode
Host: Mike Holmes
Guests: Brice Bernskoetter, Mac Frame, Andrei Sonsovski
Topics covered
- skilled trades
- construction industry
- youth engagement
- building materials
- training
- apprenticeships
- economic factors
Keywords
- skilled trades
- construction
- youth
- training
- apprenticeships
- economic impact
- contractor perceptions
- technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bernskoetter Construction, Frame Custom Homes, Sosna Inc.
Places: Missouri, USA, Kelowna, BC, GTA, Ontario
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