Updated Oct 28, 2026
How many workers does Applied Digital need?
Both of Applied Digital's reported peak construction crews are 1,000, including Delta Forge 1 in Boyce, LA. We track 4 Applied Digital projects: 3 under construction, 1 in the planning stage.
Add the reported figures together and you get 2,000. That's not a headcount. The peaks don't all fall at the same time, and both figures may count total jobs over the build rather than people on site at once.
Per megawatt, these come out between 2.3 and 4.8 workers per MW. The median across every project we track is on the workforce page.
Who's building Applied Digital's projects?
Polaris Forge 1 (contracted full build): McGough. Builder sources are linked on each project page.
Are there calls on Applied Digital jobs?
Yes. 7 public calls tied to Applied Digital projects through IBEW 1426, last seen Oct 12, 2026 on TrampHereBro: $100/day. The full tables are on the project pages and the per diem sheet.
Applied Digital projects we track
| Project | Stage | Size | Peak crew | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Forge 1Boyce, LA | Building | 430 MW · $3.6B | 1,000construction jobs as reported (may be cumulative, not concurrent) | ir.applieddigital.comApr 23, 2026 |
| Delta Forge 2 / Project HighlandsBrookwood, AL | Planned | 210 MW · $3.2B | 1,000construction jobs as reported (may be cumulative, not concurrent) | datacenterdynamics.comSep 25, 2026 |
| Polaris Forge 1 (contracted full build)Ellendale, ND | Building | 400 MW | — | nasdaq.comJul 1, 2026 |
| Polaris Forge 2Harwood, ND | Building | 280 MW · $3B | — | nasdaq.comAug 18, 2025 |
Dashes mean not reported. Figures are as the linked source reported them. Last checked Oct 28, 2026. Verify with the local before you travel.