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PRESIDENT Donald Trump's plan to boost the economy with millions of jobs rebuilding roads, bridges and ports has a snag, the construction industry says: There aren't nearly enough skilled workers to fill them.

Companies including AECOM, Skanska USA Inc and Turner Construction Co say the industry is hard-pressed to find enough people for current openings, let alone with the expansion Mr Trump envisions with an additional US$1 trillion in spending over the next decade. And though its full impact isn't yet clear, rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Harvey are likely to increase the demand for workers in the coming years.