Exploding number of AI data center build-outs delay Texas housing projects — data centers' high demand for electricians prices out contractors, homes now take two months longer to complete
by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) from Latest from Tom's Hardware on (#75A8S)
Housing construction projects in Texas are facing delays of up to two months as contractors are having a harder time finding and keeping electricians. Data center projects are pricing out housing projects from the labor force as they offer 75% higher salaries and more benefits.