Data Centers Are a ‘Gold Rush’ for Construction Workers (Paywalled)

DeMond Chambliss used to run himself ragged with the small contracting business he owned in Columbus, Ohio: hanging drywall, chasing clients for payments and managing half a dozen employees.

Since April, Chambliss has worked the night shift overseeing a team of 200 welders, plumbers and electricians at a local data-center construction site he makes more than $100k a year.

But more proof how AI is impacting labor wages in the construction marketplace!