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Items Tagged with 'data centers'

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Kermit Baker presents at METALCON
METALCON 2026

Construction Outlook Points to Uneven Market Heading Into 2027

Labor shortages, rising costs and project delays cloud the 2027 construction outlook, while data centers remain a bright spot
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 5, 2026
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Economist Kermit Baker says contractors face continued labor and cost pressures in 2027, even as data-center construction surges.


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Data Centers

Sherwin-Williams Data Center Guide Includes Roofing Considerations

New facility guide highlights roofing, maintenance and lifecycle planning as AI data center campuses grow larger and more complex
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 28, 2026
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As AI data centers expand into massive campuses, Sherwin-Williams says roofing and long-term maintenance should be considered earlier in project planning.


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Data Center Boom Opens Doors for Roofers
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Data Center Boom Opens Doors for Roofers

Roofing contractors can find new opportunities protecting and maintaining mission-critical data centers.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
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John Wyatt
John Wyatt
October 13, 2026
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Art Aisner talks with Sherwin-Williams experts about roofing opportunities in the data center boom.
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Mission Critical

Data Center Construction Spending Surges 73 Percent

ABC reports data center construction spending rose 73 percent year over year as nonresidential work grew
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 1, 2026
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Data center construction is accelerating at a 149% annualized pace, driving nonresidential growth.


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ICAA 2026

5 Insulation Trends Roofing Contractors Should Watch

From ICAA 2026, spray foam, building-envelope products, equipment and supply trends at the insulation show offer takeaways for roofing contractors
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Tanja Kern
September 23, 2026
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Spray foam, building-envelope products, equipment and supply trends at the insulation show offer takeaways for roofing contractors.


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Community Pushback? Here's How Contractors Can Protect Themselves
Legal Insights

Contract Tips to Reduce Risk on Complex Projects

Learn how stronger contracts and daily reports help contractors reduce costly legal disputes.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 14, 2026
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Trent Cotney shares legal strategies to manage project risk, contracts and documentation.


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The First Line of Defense

Why Data Center Energy Management Starts on the Roof

The rooftop is often overlooked, but critically important to the energy equation of sustainable data centers.
Erroll Bull, P.E., CSI
July 22, 2026
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The race to meet demand for AI and data centers can’t compromise roofing principles.
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Construction Outlook

Construction Backlog Falls as Contractor Profit Outlook Weakens

ABC’s backlog measure fell to 8.8 months, while confidence in sales and staffing improved and profit expectations weakened
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 14, 2026
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Construction backlog slipped in June as sales and staffing confidence improved, but rising costs weighed on contractors’ profit expectations.


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Workforce Development

Synchrony Adds Free Trade Degree Path for Employees

Synchrony’s tuition program targets skilled trades as construction openings rise
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 8, 2026
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Through a partnership with Bright Horizons EdAssist, Synchrony employees can pursue trade-focused associate degrees through a network of more than 20 technical colleges, community colleges and trade-school programs.
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Construction Employment

Construction Job Openings Hit 10-Month High, but Roofing Hiring Remains Cautious

ABC says much of May’s labor demand may be tied to data center projects rather than broad construction hiring
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
July 2, 2026
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Construction openings rose sharply in May, but slowing hires and specialized labor demand suggest roofing contractors still face a cautious market.


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