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Data centre boom exposes construction industry limits, urgent digital shift needed

A data centre boom driven by the spread of artificial intelligence is bringing long-standing problems in the construction industry to the surface. A shortage of skilled workers, rising materials costs and operational inefficiencies are making digital transformation, especially before construction starts, a key task. Big Tech is expanding investment in data centres, while labour shortfalls and cost increases are leading to more private projects being halted or delayed.