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Labor shortages and rising costs threaten data center construction schedules

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Data center construction schedules are becoming increasingly precarious due to widespread labor shortages and escalating costs, particularly in Southern US markets. Specialized workers are in high demand, leading to higher construction bids and competition for skilled crews. Developers are advised to integrate workforce planning with site selection and power strategy from the outset to mitigate risks and ensure project timelines are met. AI

IMPACT Challenges in data center construction could slow the deployment of AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON Article discusses challenges in the construction industry related to AI infrastructure, but does not announce a new AI model, research, or significant industry-wide policy/funding shift.

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Labor shortages and rising costs threaten data center construction schedules

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  1. Data Center Knowledge TIER_1 English(EN) · Nathan Eddy ·

    Labor Shortages Threaten Data Center Schedules

    Labor shortages and rising costs are making data center schedules more fragile, especially in Southern markets where specialized crews are already stretched.

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