As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projects the need for "hundreds of thousands" of electricians, plumbers, and carpenters to build the data centers powering tomorrow's AI revolution, QuoteIQ is positioning itself at the forefront of empowering these essential workers with the technology they need to meet unprecedented demand.
In a recent interview with Channel 4 News, Huang declared: "If you're an electrician, you're a plumber, a carpenter—we're going to need hundreds of thousands of them to build all of these factories. The skilled craft segment of every economy is going to see a boom. You're going to have to be doubling and doubling and doubling every single year."
This forecast arrives as global capital spending on data centers is projected to reach $7 trillion by 2030, with single facilities employing up to 1,500 construction workers earning six-figure salaries—all without requiring college degrees. The irony is clear: while AI threatens to disrupt white-collar positions, the trades requiring human expertise and physical presence are experiencing explosive growth.
"We see the future clearly," says Mike Vidan, Co-Founder of QuoteIQ. "The jobs that won't be replaced by AI are the ones that require boots on the ground—the electricians wiring data centers, the HVAC technicians keeping systems running, the plumbers ensuring infrastructure works. Our mission is to provide these industries with the tools they need to scale without drowning in administrative work."
Vidan's vision echoes Huang's recent observation that the future won't be powered by tech bros, but rather by blue-collar workers. "Jensen is absolutely right," Vidan adds. "We're watching the AI boom create this incredible irony—all these data centers running sophisticated AI need electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs to build and maintain them. The future isn't about more people writing code; it's about empowering the people who make the physical infrastructure possible."
QuoteIQ is bringing Silicon Valley innovation to Main Street trades through its comprehensive platform designed specifically for home and field service industries. While AI may automate certain tasks, Vidan emphasizes that it should serve tradespeople, not replace them.
"A robot can't crawl under a house to fix a pipe or climb a pole to restore power," Vidan explains. "But technology can give these professionals back hours of their day by eliminating the administrative burden that keeps them from doing what they do best. That's where QuoteIQ comes in."
The platform offers a suite of tools specifically designed for the demands of modern trade work:
- InstaQuote: Generate professional, accurate quotes in minutes instead of hours
- InstaSchedule: Intelligent scheduling that maximizes productivity and reduces gaps
- Route Optimization: AI-powered routing that cuts drive time and fuel costs
- Comprehensive Automation: Streamlined invoicing, payment processing, and customer communication
As the skilled trades face the challenge of doubling capacity year over year—as Huang predicts—efficiency becomes not just a competitive advantage but a necessity. QuoteIQ's technology allows trade professionals to handle increased demand without proportionally increasing their administrative overhead.
The timing couldn't be more critical. With the U.S. already facing shortages of 600,000 factory workers and 500,000 construction workers, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley, those in the trades need every advantage to maximize their productivity. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has echoed these concerns, warning the White House about looming shortages of electricians needed for AI infrastructure buildout.
"While everyone's talking about AI replacing jobs, we're focused on AI enhancing jobs—particularly the ones that built this country and will build its future," Vidan adds. "The electrician who can now generate quotes from their truck, optimize their daily route, and schedule follow-ups automatically can take on 30% more jobs without working longer hours. That's the kind of AI impact that matters."
QuoteIQ serves contractors, technicians, and service professionals across multiple sectors including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and general contracting—precisely the skilled trades Huang identifies as critical to the coming infrastructure boom.
As Gen Z increasingly recognizes the financial opportunity in skilled trades—with young electricians like 23-year-old Jacob Palmer earning six figures by age 23 without student debt—QuoteIQ is ensuring these workers have enterprise-grade technology previously available only to large corporations.
"The next generation of tradespeople are digital natives," says Vidan. "They expect tools that work as smoothly as the apps they use every day. We're giving them professional-grade technology that matches their expectations while respecting the hands-on nature of their work."
For more information about how QuoteIQ is empowering the skilled trades workforce, visit myquoteIQ.com or contact Support@quoteiq.io.
About QuoteIQ
QuoteIQ is a cutting-edge software company revolutionizing how trades and field service industries operate. Through intelligent automation, instant quoting, optimized scheduling, and seamless route planning, QuoteIQ enables service professionals to focus on their craft while technology handles the administrative complexity. The company is committed to empowering the boots-on-the-ground workforce that builds and maintains America's infrastructure.
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Note: Fortune article referenced: "Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang says electricians and plumbers will be needed by the hundreds of thousands in the new working world," Fortune, September 30, 2025.
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