Developers constructing data centers to accommodate the growing demand from artificial intelligence companies are increasingly turning to temporary housing solutions, known as “man camps,” to house hundreds, and potentially thousands, of construction workers.
This type of accommodation has gained popularity as a solution for workers in remote locations, such as oil fields. In rural Dickens County, Texas, for example, a former bitcoin mining facility is being transformed into a 1.6 gigawatt data center.
Workers are reportedly living in gray modular living units, with amenities including a gym, laundry facilities, game rooms, and a cafeteria serving made-to-order steaks.
Target Hospitality has secured contracts totaling $132 million to build and operate the camp in Dickens County. The camp could eventually house over 1,000 workers.
Target Hospitality appears to view the U.S. Data center construction boom as its most promising growth opportunity. Troy Schrenk, the company’s chief commercial officer, has described the market as “the largest and most practical opportunity set” he has ever seen.
Target Hospitality too operates the Dilley immigration processing center in Texas, which houses families detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Court documents reportedly contain allegations of worms and mold in the center’s food, and inadequate accommodations for children with allergies and special dietary needs.
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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is driving demand for unconventional housing solutions, as developers increasingly rely on “man camps” to accommodate the influx of construction workers needed for massive data center projects.
This model, previously common in remote energy sectors like oil fields, is gaining traction in areas experiencing a surge in data center construction. A prime example is in Dickens County, Texas, where a former bitcoin mining facility is undergoing a transformation into a 1.6 gigawatt data center. The shift highlights the repurposing of existing infrastructure to meet the needs of the burgeoning AI industry.
Workers at the Dickens County site are housed in modular living units, and provided with amenities including a gym, laundry services, game rooms, and a cafeteria offering customized meal options. This level of accommodation reflects the competitive labor market and the need to attract and retain skilled workers for these complex projects.
Target Hospitality has secured $132 million in contracts to build and manage the Dickens County camp, with the potential to house over 1,000 employees. The company views the data center construction boom across the U.S. As a significant growth opportunity, with Chief Commercial Officer Troy Schrenk calling it “the largest and most practical opportunity set” he’s encountered.
Yet, Target Hospitality’s operations aren’t without scrutiny. The company also manages the Dilley immigration processing center in Texas, where families detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are housed. Court filings have reportedly detailed concerns regarding food quality – including allegations of worms and mold – and insufficient accommodations for children with dietary restrictions and allergies. These allegations raise questions about the company’s operational standards across its diverse portfolio.
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