Legacy of Labor

In the beating heart of construction, hard hats meet heritage, legacies unfold across time. NAYLOR stands among those construction companies where resilience, hard work, and success are woven into a multigenerational tale of unwavering determination.

In the realm of family-owned businesses, the average lifespan is a mere 24 years. Only 40% make it to the second generation, 13% to the third, and less than 3% reach a fourth and beyond. In construction, where time is the ultimate adversary, multigenerational firms find themselves in a perpetual race against the clock.

With 41% of construction workers set to retire by 2031, according to a 2017 NCCER report—accelerated by the challenges of the 2020 pandemic—construction faces a critical juncture. The skills gap looms large, and the need for intergenerational leadership has never been more urgent.

Today, we stand at the forefront of change, leveraging the power of intergenerational leadership to bridge the evident skills gap in construction. Dynasties that once stood tall are starting to dwindle, prompting a call to action to those who understand that the only ultimate component in construction is time itself.

We call for a paradigm shift of the narrative from the outdated belief that our industry is dangerous, dirty, and difficult. It's time to transform these perceptions and recognize the construction industry not as an obstacle but as a source of pride and accomplishment. As this narrative, this belief, this idea has created the very gap that now threatens a trillion dollar industry.

Generations before have created a gap, and now face the question – what will happen to their legacy?