The Data Center Investment Conference and Expo (DICE): National brings together owners, operators, and builders at a time when data center demand continues to rise while the available workforce remains constrained.

Industry research shows that construction productivity has improved only modestly over the past two decades, even as project complexity has increased and labor availability has tightened. For teams delivering large-scale data center projects, this creates pressure on schedules, coordination, and overall execution.

Doxel is excited to attend DICE National, joining industry leaders as they share how teams are approaching these challenges in real project environments.

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Featured Session

Workforce Under Pressure: Navigating Talent Shortages, Skills Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Strategic Action

May 12–14, 2026
Day 1 Session | 2:10 PM – 2:50 PM

John Rewolinski

PSP, Head of Scheduling Analytics, Doxel

Jonathan Mesik

Principal, Mission Critical - National, DLR Group

Mike Parks

CEO, MCIM

Tricia Arneson

VP, Business Operations, Montera Infrastructure

Nabeel Mahmood

Co-Founder, Nomad Futurist Foundation

Robert Novo

Head of Compliance & US Gov Network Engineering, Oracle

Terence Tracey

Moderator, VP, Head of Growth & Strategy, Rider Levett Bucknall

The panel includes perspectives from owners and operators who are directly responsible for delivering complex infrastructure programs.

Key Session Discussion Points

The discussion will focus on how organizations are adapting to workforce constraints while maintaining delivery timelines and quality standards. Key topics include:

• Managing skilled labor shortages across fast-paced project environments
• Addressing gaps in workforce experience and training
• Improving coordination across trades and project teams
• Evaluating how current planning and reporting methods perform under pressure

These challenges are not isolated to hiring. They affect how projects are planned, tracked, and executed from day one.

Doxel’s Perspective on Workforce and Execution

Doxel approaches workforce constraints as an execution and visibility challenge. When labor availability is limited, improving how work is tracked and managed becomes critical.

Doxel provides:

• Objective, automated progress tracking across trades
• Actionable insights that support faster decision-making
• A consistent view of actual field conditions compared to plan

On data center projects with partners such as DPR Construction, this approach has supported a shift toward more consistent, data-driven benchmarking and improved confidence in project decision-making.

Reducing Risk + Rework with Data Center Project Delivery

Data center projects require precise coordination, tight schedules, and rigorous quality control. Workforce limitations increase the risk of delays, rework, and misalignment between teams.

Improving visibility into project progress allows teams to:

• Identify issues earlier in the construction process
• Adjust sequencing and resource allocation more effectively
• Maintain alignment between field activity and project schedules

This level of visibility helps teams maintain performance even when labor conditions are challenging.

Join the Conversation

This session will provide practical insights from industry leaders managing workforce constraints on active projects.

For owners, developers, and contractors involved in data center construction, it offers a clear view into how execution strategies are evolving.

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