#404 - Tariffs, Data Centers, and the Next Big Construction Wave

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon dives into the impact of tariffs on the construction industry, specifically focusing on the recent doubling of tariffs on Chinese-imported silicon products. With the AI boom driving massive demand for data centers and computing power, Dillon explains how these tariffs will accelerate the onshoring of high-tech semiconductor manufacturing to the United States. From TSMC's Arizona facility to Intel's Ohio chip fabs, he discusses the multi-billion dollar investments reshaping American manufacturing and what it means for construction professionals. Dillon also tackles the political complexities of long-term infrastructure projects that span multiple presidential terms and makes the case for using tariffs—not taxpayer dollars—to incentivize domestic manufacturing. If you're curious about how global trade policy translates into construction opportunities, this episode breaks it down.Comment your thoughts below and don't forget to like, SHARE, and subscribe!Want an Engineering firm BUILT for Electrical Contractors? Let's see how we can help speed up your Design/Build projects. Visit https://verticaldesignservices.com/ Connect with Dillon MitchellLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-pe/Vertical Design Serviceshttps://www.instagram.com/vertical_designservices/#Revit #BIM #Automation #VerticalDesignServices #VDS #MEP #Contractors #Engineering #ElectricalContractor