> If the builders are at capacity why aren’t there more?

Great question!

My friend says that it’s tough to hire for the following reasons:

1. Many people don’t want to do the work.

2. Many people aren’t willing to adhere to drug policies.

3. Some people, after being hired, don’t reliably show up to work.

Note that I have heard other similar stories in the trades locally — plumbing, hvac, electricians, etc.

Arguably, they could offer more pay or a more aggressive pay schedule, but I’m not actually sure that increased pay would eliminate most of the problems.