Tower Construction, Data Infrastructure & AI in Energy | Brandon Young | Midland Tower - Ep 071

In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, we sit down with Brandon Young, CEO of Midland Tower Construction.

Brandon shares his journey from climbing 2,000-foot towers to leading a fast-growing infrastructure company supporting oil & gas, telecom, and data-driven operations across the U.S.

We dive into how tower construction plays a critical role in modern energy infrastructure — from fiber networks and microwave communications to full EPC support and data-driven operations.

We also explore the future of infrastructure, including how companies like Midland Tower are adapting to increasing data demands and the role of AI in optimizing operations.

Key Topics Covered:

Tower construction and infrastructure in oil & gas

Fiber, microwave, and network deployment

EPC partnerships and end-to-end project support

Scaling operations across multiple states

Data-driven operations in energy

AI in infrastructure and field operations

Workforce growth and company culture

If you're in energy, telecom, or industrial infrastructure — this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the backbone of modern operations.

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⏱️ Chapters (YouTube Timestamps)

00:00 – Intro from ENTELEC 2026

00:17 – Meet Brandon Young (Midland Tower Construction)

01:17 – From Tower Climber to CEO

02:23 – What Midland Tower Construction Does

03:26 – Geographic Footprint & Growth

04:06 – Fiber, Networking & Infrastructure Work

04:46 – Working with EPCs & Engineering Teams

05:23 – Full Lifecycle Project Support

05:58 – Company Growth: 12 to 55 Employees

06:16 – Core Values & Leadership Philosophy

07:21 – Integrity in Infrastructure Work

08:05 – Simplifying Complexity for Customers

08:49 – Technology Roadmap & Industry Trends

09:16 – Data-Driven Operations in Energy

09:49 – AI in Infrastructure: Tool, Not Threat

10:19 – ENTELEC Experience & Industry Engagement

10:31 – How to Connect with Midland Tower

11:01 – Closing Thoughts

Presented by Opsite Energy: www.opsitenergy.com

Music: Uygar Duzgun / “Fast Life” courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com