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Lori Lovely

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ZipRecruiter Study May Explain Persistent Labor Shortages

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By Andrea Klee Verified, Lori Lovely
| Electrical Contractor Verified
A recent study by ZipRecruiter, “Unclogging the Pipeline: Why Aren’t More Workers Flocking to Lucrative Trade Jobs?”, surveyed 1,500 trade workers nationwide. What it found may explain one cause of the persistent labor shortages in construction, manufacturing, transportation and other skilled trades.
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How Long Does It Take to Power a Data Center?

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By Andrea Klee Verified, Lori Lovely
| Electrical Contractor Verified
Building the shell of a data center takes 18–24 months in most U.S. markets, but “time to power” can take much longer. While it varies by state, the national average wait time is four years, according to the 2026 JLL Global Data Center Outlook. As the iMasons State of the Digital Infrastructure Industry 2026 Annual Report puts it, power delivery is the bottleneck, not construction.
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More Opportunities Needed for Women in Construction

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By Andrea Klee Verified, Lori Lovely
| Electrical Contractor Verified
Despite the rising number of women in construction, they still make up only 11% of the U.S. construction workforce—and only 5% of the electrical contracting workforce, according to the 2026 Profile of the Electrical Contractor. However, an ongoing labor shortage and rising demand for infrastructure could change that. Last year, more than 90% of contractors said they had trouble filling positions, which led to project delays.
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