The shortage has disrupted construction works in various segments of the industry, say civil contractors and engineers. | Photo Credit: H.S. MANJUNATH The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers, Kanara Builders Association and Civil Contractors Association, Mangaluru said on Friday that the construction industry in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are facing an unprecedented crisis due to shortage of skilled and semi-skilled manpower (labourers). The shortage has disrupted construction works in various segments of the industry, they said. Published – April 17, 2026 07:17 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Indian Premier League: Royal Challengers Benraluru vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on April 18 2026 Commissioning of EVMs begins in Cuddalore district