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Contractor Success ForumAuthor: Contractor Success Forum
Tips and advice to run a successful construction business from two long-term industry professionals: Wade Carpenter, a construction CPA, and Stephen Brown, a construction bond agent. Each host has unique, but complementary views and advice from each of their 30 years in the contracting industry. Their goal is to promote healthy, thought-provoking discussions and tips for running a better, more profitable, and successful company. Subscribe for new insights and discussion every week. Visit ContractorSuccessForum.com to view all episodes and find out more. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Data Center Boom: Contractor Secrets to Navigating New Risks & Rewards
Episode 257
Monday, 23 February, 2026
Send a text🔗 LINKSEmail Stephen to get his Data Center Job Risk ChecklistVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!Subscribe to get notified as soon as new episodes go live.ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODEData center construction is exploding with $3 trillion in global investment by 2030. Wade and Stephen break down the massive opportunities and serious risks contractors face in this booming sector. From specialized labor shortages to complex insurance requirements, liquidated damages, and equipment delays, learn what you need to know before bidding on these high-stakes projects that could make or break your business.⌚️ Key moments in this episode:00:00 Why Construction Feels Different: The Data Center Boom Is Here00:24 Meet the Hosts + The ‘Infrastructure Supercycle’ Numbers01:38 What Makes Data Centers So Complex (Water, Power, MEP Trades)04:28 Contract & Bonding Landmines: Risk Before, During, and After07:08 Real-World Claims & Warranty Exposure08:55 How to Manage the Risk: Teams, Communication, and Long Lead Times12:21 Where the Growth Is + Power, Safety, and Community Pushback15:50 Contractor Playbook: Insurance, Bonding, and a Practical Risk Checklist21:32 Wrap-Up + Get the Checklist (Contact Info)The Contractor Profit Blueprint is a complete guide that breaks down exactly how to identify where your money's going and start keeping more of it. This isn't theory. It's the same framework I use with contractors I work with every single day.Head to profitfirstconstruction.com/blueprint to download your free copy. Stop working for free. Let's get you keeping what you've earned.Join the Profit First for Construction community!Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs FIND US ONLINEWade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.comStephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com
