The issue of skilled artisanal scarcity is not a current one. It dates as far back as
the two world wars. This paper premised on the observation of the unavailability of
skillful artisans in the Ghanaian Construction Industry (GCI). The objective of the study
was to identify the factors aggravating the skilled artisanal scarcity in Ghana. Using
relative important indices as the main statistical analysis tool, the following factors have
been identified as the most important factors causing the scarcity situation : Irregular and
low remuneration, low motivation, the lack of interest by the youth to take up trades like
masonship and carpentry as professions, varying working conditions and technological
advancements. The study recommends that an Association of Ghanaian Construction
Artisans (AGCA) as a regulatory body to promote the welfare of its members i n other to
address the issues raised by this study.