Powering Michigan's Future

Powering Michigan's Future ~ Detroit’s Building Boom and the Workforce Behind It

Episode Summary

Feb. 23, 2026 ~ Detroit’s electrical contracting industry is surging with major data‑center builds, downtown redevelopment, and rapid advances in automation and AI driving new demand. Jason Head, executive director of the Southeastern Michigan chapter of NECA, explains how contractors are meeting that growth while navigating a tightening workforce pipeline. Listen as Jason shares the opportunities emerging across the field and what it takes to stay competitive as the industry evolves.