While most cities angst about a lack of housing to meet demand and many homeowners struggle to find contractors to fix or upgrade their homes, a recent survey shows how dire the situation has become.

A staggering 93 percent of contractors have positions to fill and 91 percent are having a hard time finding workers, according to a survey released last week by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk.

The survey said those engaged in projects are finding it difficult to complete jobs "on time" and that this labor shortage in all types, all sizes and all labor arrangements are a "threat" to the success of recent intended federal spending on infrastructure and manufacturing.

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