Insights08 January 2026
Data Center Staffing in Rural Locations and Skilled Labor Availability: Impacts on Construction Time, Cost, and Builders Risk Insurance
Data center development is expanding into rural locations driven by lower land costs and access to renewable energy, requiring construction teams to address challenges around workforce availability. An inability to properly staff projects with a specialized & skilled labor force can harm project schedules and increase costs, with direct implications for Builders Risk insurance.