Inside the Jobs That Fuel the Data Center Construction Boom

Analysis of employment opportunities created by data center construction boom, with Maryland serving as a key example of job creation in the expanding industry. Research shows that data center construction creates one job for every 275 square feet built, with a typical 800,000 square foot facility supporting 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and generating $775 million in economic activity during construction. The boom creates substantial opportunities for electrical contractors, technicians, and IBEW members in specialized data center electrical work, power systems, and infrastructure development. Source: technical.ly