We track the labor signals that determine whether announced capital plans actually deliver returns. Capital, power, and people — most investors track the first two. WIL tracks the third.
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Workforce availability often determines whether capital and power plans actually deliver. WIL tracks this layer continuously.
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Labor constraints have elevated execution risk on 14 major projects totaling 2.8 GW. Average delay: 5–9 months vs. announced COD dates.
Projects facing 2027–2028 delivery are showing early signs of capital reallocation risk and potential IRR pressure.
Skilled trades shortages in transmission & distribution have intensified 31% YoY, directly impacting grid modernization timelines.
Increased likelihood of delayed renewable integration and higher costs on $4B+ in active infrastructure commitments.
Hiring competition scores have reached "Elevated" thresholds in 9 of 11 core markets, compressing available superintendent and estimator talent pools.
Early warning for execution slippage on projects with aggressive 24–36 month build schedules.
Hyperscale, AI-infrastructure, and mission-critical construction — where electrical, mechanical, and commissioning demand is concentrating.
Grid expansion, substations, transmission, and interconnection — the power buildout that determines what can actually be energized.
Open-role pressure normalized by market population — who is competing for the same workforce.
Skilled-trades availability, scarcity indices, and compensation pressure — the binding staffing constraint.
Scores reflect current workforce constraint pressure across 180 U.S. construction markets · Q2 2026 · Updated weekly