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For 10 years, Jeff Hansen helmed the builder through inflation and a pandemic. He urges contractors not to “get over your ski tips,” especially with data center jobs.
An article from Q&A Exit Interview: Adolfson and Peterson’s outgoing CEO on costs, data centers For 10 years, Jeff Hansen helmed the builder through inflation and a pandemic. He urges contractors not to “get over your ski tips,” especially with data center jobs. Published April 8, 2026 Matthew Thibault Reporter Share Copy link Email LinkedIn X/Twitter Facebook Print License Add us on Google A rendering of Adolfson & Peterson’s forthcoming headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. Courtesy of Adolfson & Peterson Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As Minneapolis-based Adolfson and Peterson celebrates its 80th anniversary and works on building a new headquarters, CEO Jeff Hansen has a lot to look back on. Hansen, who is set to retire effective June 1, has navigated turbulence and tailwinds across the construction industry. Three presidential administrations, the COVID-19 pandemic, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, tariffs, the data center boom and geopolitical conflicts have had significant impact for contractors and builders across the past 10 years. Here, Hansen talks with Construction Dive about lessons he’s learned in the CEO role, the impacts of tariffs and the data center market, and what he wants his legacy to look like. Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. CONSTRUCTION DIVE: You’re stepping down in June after close to a decade as CEO. What are some import...
