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Oracle & OpenAI Commence Construction on Stargate Data Center Campus
Oracle and OpenAI begin building the Stargate 'The Barn' data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan.
June 2, 2026
Substation Construction Contractors: Procurement Strategy for Power-Constrained Projects
Early equipment procurement, phased contracts, contractor selection, and outage-aware scheduling to manage long lead times and grid constraints.
June 2, 2026
Substation Construction Companies: How Data Center Owners Hire EPCs
Hire EPCs that secure procurement, design reliable high‑voltage systems, and use clear contracts to prevent costly substation delays.
April 23, 2026
Top AI Tools for Construction to Streamline Your Projects
Compare top AI construction tools for scheduling, estimating, bidding, field management, and risk reduction to cut costs and speed delivery.
May 28, 2026
At-Risk Construction Management Services: Scope and Fee Structures
How CMAR uses a GMP, early involvement, and fee models to shift risk, control costs, and secure schedules on mission-critical projects.
May 27, 2026
BMS Engineer Career Path: Salary, Certifications, and How to Get Hired in Data Centers
Explore BMS engineer paths, salaries, in-demand skills, and certifications for data center roles.
May 27, 2026
EPMS vs SCADA vs BMS: Where Each System Fits in a Critical Facility
Know when to use EPMS, SCADA, or BMS and how integration and staffing shape reliability in critical facilities.
May 27, 2026
BAS Technician Job Description, Salary, and Career Outlook
BAS technicians combine HVAC, controls, and IT to optimize building systems — high demand, competitive pay, and clear career paths.
May 27, 2026
Construction Project Controls Software: What CM Firms Use to Manage Schedule and Cost
Compare five platforms for scheduling, cost control, and field-office collaboration to find the best fit for complex construction projects.
May 27, 2026
Equinix MD5 Data Center Launches in Madrid
Equinix opens MD5 in Alcobendas, adding 4,400 sqm of colocation and using waterless cooling for AI.
May 27, 2026
Digital Edge Secures $575 Million for APAC Data Centers
Digital Edge closes $575M HoldCo financing to expand data center campuses across Asia-Pacific.
May 27, 2026
Applied Digital Initiates $3.6B Louisiana Data Center Build
Applied Digital to build a $3.6B AI data center campus (Delta Forge 1) in Rapides Parish, LA with 300 MW capacity and 200 jobs.
May 27, 2026
Stack Announces Completion of First Structure at Virginia Campus
Stack completes exterior work on the first building of its 1GW Stafford County data center campus.
May 27, 2026
Hochtief announces groundbreaking of Herne data center in Germany
Hochtief and Yorizon begin construction of a Yexio data center in Herne to complete the Germany West region by 2027.
May 26, 2026
Construction Project Controls: What Owners Should Expect in Reporting
Integrated weekly cost, schedule, risk and change reporting that surfaces leading indicators, forecasts EAC, and prevents overruns.
May 26, 2026
CMAR vs. Design-Build vs. CM Agency: Which Delivery Method for Data Centers
Compare Design-Build, CMAR, and CM Agency for data centers—speed, cost, risk, and staffing to fit your project priorities.
May 26, 2026
Construction Manager at Risk Pros and Cons for Mission-Critical Owners
Evaluate CMAR for data centers and other mission-critical builds: GMP, early contractor input, transparency and risks.
May 26, 2026
Construction Manager at Risk Explained: When CMAR Beats Design-Bid-Build
CMAR outperforms Design-Bid-Build for complex, time-sensitive projects by adding early contractor input, GMP, and faster schedules.
May 26, 2026
Eco-Construction Cost Consultant: ESG and Sustainability Cost Planning
Early ESG cost planning and LCCA cut embodied carbon and long‑term costs—save money by integrating sustainability during design.
May 25, 2026
Best Certifications for BAS, BMS, and EPMS Professionals in 2026
Compare top BAS, BMS and EPMS certifications with costs, prerequisites, and career impact to pick the best path.
May 25, 2026
BAS vs BMS vs EPMS: What's the Difference in Mission-Critical Facilities?
Misunderstanding BAS, BMS, and EPMS raises operational risk — clear roles and integration are essential to keep mission-critical facilities online.
May 25, 2026
The Critical Facilities Talent Shortage: Why BAS, BMS, and EPMS Roles Are Hard to Fill
BAS, BMS, and EPMS talent is scarce: retirements, limited training, and cross‑industry competition force firms to upskill, pay more, and recruit early.
May 25, 2026
Construction Cost Consulting vs. Quantity Surveying: Owner's Comparison
Compare construction cost consulting and quantity surveying to choose the right cost partner for each project stage.
May 25, 2026
Construction Cost Consultants: When Owners Hire Them and What They Deliver
Cost consultants control budgets, manage risk, and provide estimates, audits, and procurement oversight across all project phases.
May 25, 2026
Healthcare Construction Manager at Risk: CMAR for Hospital Owners
Guide for hospital owners on using CMAR to control costs, manage risks, coordinate MEP systems, and keep facilities operational during builds.
May 25, 2026
Healthcare Construction Management Firms: How Hospitals Vet a CM
Hospital selection criteria for construction managers: infection control, life-safety compliance, team credentials, phasing, and cost transparency.
May 25, 2026
Cost Per Square Foot for Semiconductor Fab Construction in 2026
2026 breakdown of semiconductor fab construction costs by cleanroom class and U.S. region, key drivers, and cost-control strategies.
May 24, 2026
Turnkey Cleanroom Construction: What's Actually Included
What turnkey cleanroom projects include: integrated design, HVAC, utilities, modular construction, testing, and ISO/FDA certification.
May 24, 2026
Cleanroom Construction Cost Per Square Foot by Industry
Compare cleanroom costs per sq. ft. across pharma, semiconductor, and data centers, and learn the ISO, HVAC and labor factors that drive price.
May 24, 2026
Modular Cleanroom Construction: When Off-Site Build Saves Schedule
Factory-built cleanrooms cut timelines up to 70%, lower costs, and ensure ISO/FDA compliance with minimal on-site disruption.
