The Data Center Boom has a Verification Problem
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Data center construction spending jumped 57% over 12 months through July 2027, but construction employment only grew 1%, revealing a significant mismatch between project volume and available workforce. The surge in data center demand is outpacing the industry's ability to staff projects adequately.
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Data center construction spending in the US rose 57% in the 12 months leading up to July 2027, while total construction employment rose just 1%. AGC of America’s analysis of […] The post The Data Center Boom has a Verification Problem appeared first on BuiltWorlds .
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