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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Sherwin‑Williams executive Timothy McDonough argues that semiconductor fabs are now racing against complexity rather than time. With global chip sales up 18.9% and a severe labor shortage, adding more workers to construction sites only heightens congestion and schedule risk. He proposes pre‑applying coatings in controlled environments to move work off the critical path, reducing weather‑related delays and crew conflicts. The article stresses that partnering with a coatings provider who understands construction realities can accelerate approvals and give fab owners a competitive edge.