contractors

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Jacobs: For my skill set, building-products distribution — supplying construction materials to contractors and builders — is the best opportunity right now.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

A shortage of contractors with electrical expertise, not turbines, is now the primary bottleneck for AI data center expansion.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Note: Population includes military members, civilian employees, contractors, retirees, and family members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The initiative, funded by Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other businesses, allowed gig companies to classify their workers as contractors rather than employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Unless it’s a life-or-death emergency, the Coast Guard refers disabled-boat calls to private contractors like Tropical Rescue, which charge big bucks.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen