Hands-On Heroes with Valerie Crafton4 Juni

The Future of Construction ~ Hands-On Heroes EP 15 LIVE at Advancing Data Center Construction Conference 2026

The future of construction starts here at the advancing data center construction conference on Ep 15 of Hands-On Heroes. Learn more about Hands-On Heroes and their mission: https://handsonheroes.net/In this special multi-guest episode of Hands On Heroes, we’re live from Advancing Data Center Construction West, diving into the future of data centers, skilled trades, AI infrastructure, and the women helping lead the industry forward. From workforce challenges to the rapid growth of AI and technology, these conversations explore what it really takes to build the infrastructure powering the modern world.

Guests share their experiences in construction, leadership, and the evolving culture of the trades while discussing why diversity, innovation, and opportunity matter now more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered how data centers are built, who’s building them, and where the future of construction is headed, this episode gives you an inside look at one of the industry’s biggest conversations.

Featured in this episode:

👤 Darren Fouts — Smart PM Technologies

👤 Alan Brumley— Industrial Tent Systems

👤 Matthew Holt— Founder, MJH Personnel Associates

👤 Steve Causseaux — Cla-Val

👤 Jeff W Leeper — President, WWPS

👤 Gordon Baier — CEO, Gigawatt Land

👤 Matthew Holt — Director of BDHands-On Heroes assembles the most powerful voices across construction, mission critical infrastructure, power, and design – from general contractors and civil engineers to hyperscale developers, edge and modular data center operators, semiconductor facility builders, AI factory pioneers, MEP specialists, architects, and infrastructure leaders. Hands-On Heroes is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering children through early exposure to careers in the skilled trades.

Our mission is to break stereotypes, promote representation, and introduce kids to the powerful and creative careers that keep our world moving from electricians and heavy equipment operators to carpenters, welders, and beyond.

Visit https://handsonheroes.net/ to learn moreThank you Mod42 for being our Title Sponsor!

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