The Future of Building is Here – and it Starts with People.

In this episode, we sat down with Kirk Offel, CEO of Overwatch Mission Critical and founder of DCAC, to talk about the explosive growth of the data center industry and the workforce needed to power it.

Kirk shares how his journey from U.S. Navy submariner to tech entrepreneur shaped his leadership philosophy and why he believes this is the best time in history to become a builder. From veterans finding purpose to AI reshaping how we design and construct, this conversation covers:

• Why leadership and emotional resilience matter more than experience
• How Overwatch University is training a workforce ready for AI-driven change
• The once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild the middle class through trades and tech

If you’re curious about how AI, data centers, and human performance collide—or looking for inspiration on building a purpose-driven workforce—this one’s for you.

Read our full show notes here: https://cumulusquality.com/building-leaders-to-build-the-future-kirk-offel-on-data-centers-ai-and-purpose-driven-teams

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Dale Jennings shares his journey from Navy nuclear operations to leading quality and commissioning services for hyperscale data centers at Fulcrum Reliability Systems.

In this episode, Dale outlines how Fulcrum is addressing the modern construction environment’s biggest challenges: balancing speed and precision, bridging the workforce skills gap, and eliminating rework through training, culture, and smarter tools.

Read our full show notes here: https://cumulusquality.com/building-it-right-training-torque-and-quality-in-hyperscale-data-center-delivery-work-done-right-with-dale-jennings/

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Jim Ellis joins our podcast and shares insights from his 40+ year career spanning industrial megaprojects, petrochemicals, and hyperscale data center construction.

In this episode, Jim emphasizes the importance of planning with entitlement in mind—you can’t be held accountable for project outcomes unless you’re empowered with the right systems, team structures, and early engagement across the supply chain. Integrated project delivery, proactive QA/QC, and modularization are key enablers for safely scaling tomorrow’s infrastructure.

Tune in as we dive deep into how the data center industry is evolving rapidly—facing new pressures to deliver faster, safer, and with higher quality, all while balancing cost, sustainability, and long-term operational performance.

Read the full show notes: https://cumulusquality.com/safety-speed-and-the-future-of-modular-construction-work-done-right-with-jim-ellis/

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