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The $500B Data Center Expansion Is at Risk Due to a Massive Construction Labor Shortage with Robert Brown


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In this episode of The ConTech Crew News, hosts Jeff Sample, Jacob D’Albora, and guest Robert Brown get into the most pressing trends shaping the construction technology landscape. They discuss how advancements in technology are driving diversity and inclusion, creating new opportunities for underrepresented groups, and addressing labor shortages. They also tackle the industry’s readiness to handle massive investments in data infrastructure.


Key Takeaways:

  • How technology and flexible policies are creating opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in construction. 
  • Tech giants like OpenAI and Oracle are driving a $500 billion investment in U.S. data centers, pushing the industry to innovate and solve workforce challenges.
  • Stratus’ $32 million Series B funding highlights the growing importance of prefabrication and streamlined workflows for smaller contractors.
  • The implications of software bans, like TikTok’s shutdown, on technology and data policies in construction.


Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00:38] – Introduction: Introduction to the hosts and this week’s topics.

[00:08:49] – Data Center Investments: Discussion on $500 billion data center investments and their ripple effects.

[00:12:45] – TikTok shutdown: Lessons in data security for construction.

[00:20:11] – Funding: Stratus funding and its impact on the industry.

[00:24:02] – Closing remarks: Final Remarks on the future of construction technology.


This Episode is Kindly sponsored by:

Document Crunch: https://www.documentcrunch.com/


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