Data centers are dominating today’s construction headlines—and for good reason. These massive, billion-dollar facilities are powering the future of cloud storage and AI, while driving a significant portion of the industry’s backlog.

In this episode of Overtime @ ACE, COO and President Matt Ellis joins Josh Jewell to break down everything contractors need to know about data centers:

• What data centers are and why companies like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft are building them at record speed
• The security challenges that make these projects unique—especially in the federal space
• Why planning ahead is critical to avoid costly setbacks and compliance issues

Whether you’re already bidding on data center projects or just exploring the opportunity, this conversation will give you valuable insights from ACE’s firsthand experience in both commercial and federal projects.