HIA urges housing priority as data centre investment accelerates
The HIA has called on governments to ensure data centre expansion does not divert resources from new housing construction. The warning follows rising investment in data infrastructure across Australia.
Will data centre investment hurt housing construction jobs and costs for builders?
Builders and associated trades may face increased competition for land, labour, and materials as data centre projects ramp up, potentially pushing up costs and delaying housing jobs.
Key takeaways
- HIA wants governments to prioritise housing construction as data centre investment accelerates.
- Competition for skilled labour and materials between sectors could affect builders' project timelines.
- The call follows rising data infrastructure investment signalled at the federal level.
- Tradies in construction may feel the squeeze if resources shift toward commercial tech projects.
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