Availability of manual manpower for U. S. energy development programs

Technical Report · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7317542

Gallagher, J M; Teather, J S

The intent of this analysis was to develop information on the availability of manual manpower, which could then be used to investigate the feasibility of meeting requirements for various energy development programs. Estimates of such requirements are generated by the Energy Supply Planning Model. The major results of this study have been used to evaluate a set of energy-related requirements. The findings indicate that (1) as a consequence of the current severe slump in the construction industry, short-term growth requirements could be realized in most regions with few problems, with the exception of highly skilled mechanical crafts (including welders), but that (2) protracted growth at the rates investigated would present substantial problems in meeting requirements for manual manpower and quality field supervision. Historically, the number of building trademen has grown slowly, owing in large part to the long apprenticeship periods required. What emerges from the above findings is the need for a clear statement of the nation's energy policy which, in turn, would allow enough time for a cooperative effort by labor, government, and industry to ensure that the required building tradesmen are available. An essential ingredient in such a plan should be an energy-related construction program planned over a long period of time (20 to 30 years) so that increases in the supply of construction manpower could be developed for long-term employment.

• Research Organization: Bechtel Corp., San Francisco, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7317542
• Report Number(s): PAE/3794-3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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