Behind popular AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Gemini lies the vast, often overlooked realm of infrastructure. From chip manufacturing to massive data centers, these facilities form the backbone of our digital landscape. However, they consume huge amounts of electricity, land, and water— all while dealing with a shortage of construction companies and workers.

In today's episode of Opening Bid, Clayco executive chairman and founder Bob Clark sits down with Yahoo Finance anchor Julie Hyman to unpack the intricate world of AI infrastructure, the broader U.S. construction landscape, and what August's jobs report tells us about the industry. As Clark puts it, "When you're paying just $100 a day for people to show up, that is a sign of a topped out labor market."