The Definitive Guide toAI Data Centers
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projected US data-center construction worker shortfall

~499kforecast

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As of2026
SourceiRecruit Data Center Construction Labor Report · Opening summary: projected shortfall of up to 499,000 workers in 2026
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-10-30 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-06-29
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