Facebook contractor: Hiring local subcontractors important

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The Portland, Oregon-based general contractor for Facebook’s planned data center in New Mexico says it’s important to both it and Facebook to hire local subcontractors for the project.
Fortis Construction Inc.’s statement Wednesday responds to criticism from New Mexico construction industry leaders that subcontractor restrictions likely will disqualify many local companies from the project in Los Lunas.
Fortis Executive Vice President David Aaroe