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Email Stephen to get his Data Center Job Risk Checklist
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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Data center construction is exploding with $3 trillion in global investment by 2030. Wade and Stephen break down the massive opportunities and serious risks contractors face in this booming sector.
From specialized labor shortages to complex insurance requirements, liquidated damages, and equipment delays, learn what you need to know before bidding on these high-stakes projects that could make or break your business.
⌚️ Key moments in this episode:
- 00:00 Why Construction Feels Different: The Data Center Boom Is Here
- 00:24 Meet the Hosts + The ‘Infrastructure Supercycle’ Numbers
- 01:38 What Makes Data Centers So Complex (Water, Power, MEP Trades)
- 04:28 Contract & Bonding Landmines: Risk Before, During, and After
- 07:08 Real-World Claims & Warranty Exposure
- 08:55 How to Manage the Risk: Teams, Communication, and Long Lead Times
- 12:21 Where the Growth Is + Power, Safety, and Community Pushback
- 15:50 Contractor Playbook: Insurance, Bonding, and a Practical Risk Checklist
- 21:32 Wrap-Up + Get the Checklist (Contact Info)
The Contractor Profit Blueprint is a complete guide that breaks down exactly how to identify where your money's going and start keeping more of it. This isn't theory. It's the same framework I use with contractors I work with every single day.
Head to profitfirstconstruction.com/blueprint to download your free copy.
Stop working for free. Let's get you keeping what you've earned.
Join the Profit First for Construction community!
Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs
FIND US ONLINE
Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com
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🔗 LINKS
Email Stephen to get his Data Center Job Risk Checklist
Visit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.
Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
Subscribe to get notified as soon as new episodes go live.
ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Data center construction is exploding with $3 trillion in global investment by 2030. Wade and Stephen break down the massive opportunities and serious risks contractors face in this booming sector.
From specialized labor shortages to complex insurance requirements, liquidated damages, and equipment delays, learn what you need to know before bidding on these high-stakes projects that could make or break your business.
⌚️ Key moments in this episode:
- 00:00 Why Construction Feels Different: The Data Center Boom Is Here
- 00:24 Meet the Hosts + The ‘Infrastructure Supercycle’ Numbers
- 01:38 What Makes Data Centers So Complex (Water, Power, MEP Trades)
- 04:28 Contract & Bonding Landmines: Risk Before, During, and After
- 07:08 Real-World Claims & Warranty Exposure
- 08:55 How to Manage the Risk: Teams, Communication, and Long Lead Times
- 12:21 Where the Growth Is + Power, Safety, and Community Pushback
- 15:50 Contractor Playbook: Insurance, Bonding, and a Practical Risk Checklist
- 21:32 Wrap-Up + Get the Checklist (Contact Info)
The Contractor Profit Blueprint is a complete guide that breaks down exactly how to identify where your money's going and start keeping more of it. This isn't theory. It's the same framework I use with contractors I work with every single day.
Head to profitfirstconstruction.com/blueprint to download your free copy.
Stop working for free. Let's get you keeping what you've earned.
Join the Profit First for Construction community!
Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs
FIND US ONLINE
Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com