Competition for skilled labor between data center construction and residential housing could temporarily worsen housing supply constraints in the near term, though may benefit housing construction long-term as workers gain training

"Given such tepid residential demand, it's a bit of a stretch to say that there is fierce competition today for skilled labor between data center and residential construction. The problem is timing. Training takes years to catch up to demand, but as it does, the short-term competition for workers might eventually create a greater pool for homebuilding as well."