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May 17, 2026

2026 Salary Trends for Data Center Commissioning

2026 salary benchmarks for data center commissioning: medians near $197K, top markets to $251K; skills, certifications, and early hiring drive pay.

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June 6, 2026

Construction Industry Professionals for Substation and Switchyard Work

Hiring guide for mission-critical substation and switchyard builds: key roles, skills, certifications, and when to recruit.
June 6, 2026

Beaver Dam, Lebanon, and Box Elder: How Site Selection Drives CM Strategy

Site selection shapes data center construction: power, water, permits, workforce, cooling and logistics.
June 6, 2026

Cost Per Square Foot Cleanroom Construction at a Semiconductor Fab

Semiconductor cleanroom costs range $400–$2,500+/sq ft; ISO class, HVAC/ULPA filtration, ESD flooring, vibration isolation and scale drive budgets.
June 6, 2026

PMCM in Construction: Definition and When Owners Use the Hybrid Model

Defines PMCM and when owners use the hybrid project/construction management model for mission-critical, fast-track projects.
June 6, 2026

Top Construction Consultants for Life Sciences and Pharma Owners

Specialist construction consultants and targeted talent strategies cut risk, cost, and delays on $50M+ life sciences and pharma projects.
June 5, 2026

Google Announces New Data Center and Energy Center in Texas

Google and Intersect to build Meitner Energy Center: data center alongside clean power in Gray and Roberts, Texas.
June 5, 2026

Microsoft Seeks Expansion of Data Center Campus in Virginia

Microsoft filed to develop a 490-acre data center campus adjacent to AVC17 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
June 5, 2026

Construction Industry Professionals: Who Sits on a Mission-Critical Project Team

Breakdown of essential roles, responsibilities, and hiring timing for mission-critical construction teams to ensure RFS and prevent costly delays.
June 5, 2026

Construction Risk Register for Mission-Critical Projects: Categories and Owners' Inputs

Build and maintain a living risk register for mission-critical construction: fields, scoring, ownership, workshops, and mitigation.
June 5, 2026

Project Controls Specialist Scope: What Owners Should Demand on the Job Description

Clear job scope for project controls specialists: responsibilities, tools, certifications, experience levels, and market pay for owner hiring.
June 5, 2026

Speed-to-Power: How CM Firms Hit Aggressive RFS Dates

CM firms meet aggressive Ready-for-Service dates through early procurement, commissioning-led design, prefabrication, and AI scheduling.
June 4, 2026

The Role of the Data Center Design Manager in Mission-Critical Projects

Data Center Design Managers coordinate design, compliance, and construction to deliver reliable, scalable mission-critical facilities.
June 4, 2026

Government Mission-Critical Construction: SCIF, ICD 705, and Owner-Side CM Scope

ICD 705 SCIF guide on owner-side CM roles, TEMPEST/RF and acoustic controls, costs, timelines, and accreditation risks.
June 4, 2026

EdgeConneX Plans Two Large Data Centers in Texas

EdgeConneX files to build two 730,000 sq ft data centers in Bastrop County, Texas.
June 4, 2026

Amazon Proposes New Data Center Campus in Indiana

AWS plans a nine-building data center campus in Wheatfield, Indiana and buys land near Mumbai for a new data center.
June 4, 2026

Iren to Develop 800MW Data Center Campus in Australia

Iren signs a transmission agreement for an 800MW data center campus in Bundey, South Australia to serve AI demand.
June 4, 2026

Construction Schedule Compression on Hyperscale Projects: Strategies That Actually Work

Align decisions, prefabrication, Takt planning, AI scheduling and early procurement to speed hyperscale builds without sacrificing quality.
June 4, 2026

Construction Procurement for Long-Lead Equipment: Switchgear, Chillers, and Generators

Plan and track procurement for switchgear, chillers, and generators to avoid schedule delays and site-impact risks.
June 4, 2026

Cost Per Square Foot: Data Center, Cleanroom, Lab, and Fab Compared

2026 cost comparison per sq ft for data centers, cleanrooms, labs and fabs — ranges and top drivers: MEP, equipment, power, and location.
June 4, 2026

Construction Cost Estimating for Mission-Critical Projects: Methodologies Owners Should Demand

Practical guide to precise, risk‑informed cost estimating and contingency planning for mission‑critical facilities.
June 4, 2026

Data Center Commissioning and Testing: IST, Integrated Systems, and Pull-the-Plug

How to plan and run IST and pull-the-plug tests to validate power, cooling, ATS, and controls — safety, roles, and common failures.
June 3, 2026

Best Data Center Commissioning Companies: How to Evaluate Cx Firms

Evaluate data center commissioning firms: criteria, testing levels, certifications, and proposal tips to reduce downtime and risk.
June 3, 2026

Levels of Data Center Commissioning: Owner-Side Checklist

Owner’s checklist for the five commissioning levels—from FAT to integrated systems testing—to verify data center readiness and avoid costly downtime.
June 3, 2026

Data Center Commissioning Plan: What a Cx Plan Should Include

Covers OPR/BOD alignment, team roles, L1–L5 testing, IST, documentation, and operator training for reliable data centers.
June 3, 2026

ASHRAE Guideline 1.6: How Data Center Owners Use It to Scope Commissioning

Explains how ASHRAE Guideline 1.6 guides owners to define commissioning scope, levels 0–6, testing and risk-based priorities.
June 3, 2026

Data Center Commissioning Levels: Level 1 Through Level 5 Explained for Owners

Explains the five commissioning levels—from factory testing to full system validation—with owner checkpoints, tagging, and risk controls.
June 2, 2026

Energy Storage Construction Management: BESS Scope, Risks, and Schedule

Define clear BESS scope, mitigate integration and safety risks, and secure schedules with FEED, commissioning, and skilled teams.
June 2, 2026

Battery Storage Construction Contractors: BESS Project Delivery for Utilities and Hyperscalers

Guide to selecting BESS contractors, meeting NFPA/UL standards, and managing procurement, schedules, and workforce for utility-scale projects.
June 2, 2026

Brookfield Allocates €10 Billion to Expand French Data Center Infrastructure

Brookfield raises French AI and data center investment to €30bn as multiple firms announce major projects across France.
June 2, 2026

Submer Debuts Rubix Data Centers with an 8GW Portfolio Announcement

Submer launches Rubix Data Centers to build AI-focused facilities, claiming 8GW of powered land and hiring John Eland.