Towers and Shared Infrastructure
Capital, spectrum and permits are only part of the delivery equation; skilled people are increasingly the constraint. This session examines the workforce challenges facing digital infrastructure, from tower climbers and fiber splicers to engineers and project managers. Speakers will discuss how labor shortages affect deployment timelines and costs, the impact of competing demand from the power sector and other infrastructure programs, and the role of apprenticeships, certification and safety training. The panel will also explore how companies and industry organizations are recruiting, training and retaining talent, and why workforce planning must be built into every project strategy.