Have you tried getting a plumber in recently? So has Europe’s construction sector – without much luck. The sector needs to carry out a massive wave of renovations in the coming years to meet the EU’s climate goals. This includes changing gas boilers for heat pumps and insulating older buildings, all while keeping up with demand for new homes. Construction firms will need to recruit migrant workers because there aren’t nearly enough people with the necessary skills in domestic labour forces. But they’re being held back by immigration policies that aren’t fit for purpose. A rethink – including p…