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Construction workers building a large-scale data center as contractors compete for skilled labor.

Data Center Boom Pushes Contractors to Rethink How They Recruit and Retain Workers

September 3, 2026 No Comments

The rapid expansion of data center construction is creating a major workforce challenge for contractors: there are more projects to build, but not enough skilled

Construction workers collaborating on a commercial jobsite as contractors expand workforce recruitment efforts.

Contractors Look Beyond Traditional Labor Pools to Address Construction Workforce Shortages

September 3, 2026 No Comments

Construction companies facing persistent labor shortages may need to rethink how they recruit, with industry leaders urging contractors to remove practical barriers that prevent people

Labor agreements for major public construction projects

New York City approves $7 billion labor agreements for major public construction projects

July 9, 2026 No Comments

New York City has finalized two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) covering more than $7 billion in upcoming public construction projects, a move city leaders say

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Construction Jobs Grow Across 30 States as Infrastructure and Data Center Projects Drive Hiring

July 2, 2026 No Comments

Construction employment expanded in 30 U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past year, according to the latest analysis of federal labor data

A prototype shows a training facility in the future at Superior Construction’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla. Courtesy of Superior Construction

Superior Construction Invests in Workforce Development with New Training Center in Jacksonville

June 26, 2026 No Comments

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the construction industry continues to face skilled labor shortages and an aging workforce, Superior Construction is making a significant investment in

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