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Conversation: Construction workers are cashing in on the AI boom Crunch

A: Hey there! Guess what? I heard some exciting news about job opportunities in Japan!
B: No way, what's up?

A: It seems like the AI boom is creating a bunch of jobs for construction workers who are building these massive data centers. They're seeing pay increases of 25% to 30%, and some even more!
B: Wow, that sounds amazing! Who have you heard about getting these great paychecks?

A: Well, there's DeMond Chambliss from Columbus, Ohio. He traded his small drywall business for a supervisor role at a data center site and now makes over $100,000 annually! Imagine that!
B: That is quite impressive! And what about these electrical specialists you mentioned?

A: Marc Benner in Oregon makes $225,000 as an electrical safety specialist, while Andrew Mason, who's an electrician, brings home over $200,000 managing workers at six Northern Virginia data centers.
B: Whoa, those are some serious numbers! But I heard these benefits aren't just about the base pay.

A: That's right! Companies are also offering perks like heated break tents, free lunches, daily incentive bonuses, and even remote project management positions. One construction site even offers $100 in daily incentive pay!
B: Man, if I were a construction worker, I would be all over that! This sounds like a golden era for them.

A: It certainly does! The tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are building hundreds of new data centers, which is causing a shortage of about 439,000 skilled workers according to the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group.
B: I can see why there's a shortage with all these great opportunities! It looks like construction workers have found their dream jobs in Japan during the AI boom. Let's hope it continues!
Summary
Job opportunities are flourishing for construction workers in Japan due to the AI boom, specifically in data center construction. Notable examples include DeMond Chambliss from Columbus, Ohio, who switched his small drywall business for a supervisor role and now earns over $100,000 annually, and
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Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/01/construction-workers-are-cashing-in-on-the-ai-boom/#conversation

Date: Dec. 2, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-02

Created: 2025/12/02 04:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:16

Last Read: 2025/12/02 08:09

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