If you’re looking to hire skilled trades, you’re probably having a tough time. Every new data center campus pulls from the same finite pool of electricians, industrial mechanics, CNC programmers, welders, etc. And from what we’re seeing, this is already slowing projects, elevating overtime, and exposing companies to increased safety and compliance risks. Several recent […]
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In 2025, the transformational potential of AI was all over the headlines. In 2026, those predictions are starting to come to fruition, often in places where you’d least expect it. As hyperscale data center construction continues ramping up, the demand on the power grid is going to increase exponentially; these facilities can draw hundreds of […]
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2025 was a year marked by change and uncertainty, which in turn made workforce planning especially difficult. Before we jump head-first into 2026, let’s look at some moments that defined (for better or worse) this past year. That way, you can learn from the good, bad, and ugly, and set yourself up for success in […]
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Clean energy transportation isn’t a pipedream; it’s a reality that is picking up steam around the world. One of PEAK’s clients is at the forefront of this trend, providing major metropolises in countries around the world with zero-emission electric buses that safely and efficiently move passengers from Point A to Point Z (and everywhere in […]
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The explosion in AI usage by both consumers and enterprises has led to the construction of hundreds of hyperscale data centers across the nation. While these centers will definitely help address current and future compute needs, they do create problems of their own. Namely, these facilities generate a significant amount of heat, and conventional data […]
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The Professional Engineer (PE) license isn’t just a box-checking exercise. It signals trust and competence among potential employers, hiring agencies, and your peers. So if you’re asking whether you need a Professional Engineer license to stand out, the answer is: 100% yes. That said, there’s more to it than just earning your credentials and moving […]
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Hyperscale data centers (those housing 5,000+ servers) are experiencing rapid growth this year, primarily driven by the booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud services. As AI adoption continues to expand, the need for vast amounts of computing power and low-latency data access will expand with it. Unfortunately, legacy enterprise data centers […]
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If finding high-skill talent feels like you’re swimming upstream, that’s because it is. Demand for AI-related roles, cybersecurity jobs, and data scientist positions is growing rapidly (McKinsey, CyberSeek, BLS). Plus, the ongoing need for engineers, manufacturing workers, and a strong contingent labor force hasn’t softened. But if you’re situated outside the coastal hubs, the talent […]
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After decades of experience in cloud computing, mobile devices, IoT, and Big Data, a global electronics manufacturer and technological solution provider invested heavily in AI, semiconductors, and next-generation communications technology. Those investments paid off, to the tune of nearly $6 trillion. Following on this success, the client looked to open several electronics manufacturing sites across […]
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Great engineering teams are more than the sum of their parts. It takes clear, consistent expectations to get everyone to row in the same direction and align their efforts around business value. One tool for achieving that alignment: a technical competency framework. Yes, building and implementing that framework will take time and effort. Sometimes, it […]
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