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October 6, 2026

Data centers power September construction job growth

  • Hiring is especially strong in specialty trades, including electricians and HVAC technicians.
    • By LISA LANNIGAN
    Editor

    The development of data centers continues to power demand for more workers — especially in the specialty trades.

    Construction hiring rose again last month. According to an analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors of government data released last week, the construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September.


     
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