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Build Resilient Data Centers: Power, Cooling, Batteries
Explore trends in data centers, including power, cooling evolution, and lithium-ion battery risks shaping the industry.
January 21, 2026
10 Questions to Ask Hiring Managers Before Recruiting
Use 10 essential intake questions to align recruiters and hiring managers on role skills, timelines, tools, safety, and 90‑day success metrics.
January 21, 2026
How Construction Teams Prepare for DOE Data Center Projects
Discover how construction teams and communities prepare for DOE data center projects, focusing on energy, land use, and collaboration.
January 21, 2026
Guide to Commissioning Process Optimization
Optimize building commissioning with early CxA involvement, cloud tools, MBCx and structured testing to cut energy use, costs, and project delays.
January 20, 2026
Ecuador's Telconet Initiates $550M U.S. Edge Data Center and Cable Project
Telconet builds Florida edge data center for its US$550M CSN-1 subsea cable linking US and Latin America.
January 20, 2026
Largest U.S. Data Center Proposed Following Laramie County Approval
Laramie County approved Project Jade, a proposed AI data center in Wyoming that could scale to 10 GW, raising environmental and energy concerns.
January 20, 2026
Alabama's 'Project Marvel' Data Center Expansion Considered Post-Zoning Approval
Project Marvel in Bessemer, Alabama could expand by 900 acres, potentially doubling its planned data center campus.
January 20, 2026
Interview Questions for Construction Project Managers
Key interview questions to evaluate construction project managers' technical skills, leadership, safety compliance, and problem-solving for complex projects.
January 20, 2026
How to Reduce Turnover in Construction Management
Reduce project manager turnover by improving leadership, onboarding, career paths, compensation, benefits and culture to cut costs and boost safety.
January 20, 2026
Performance-Based Bonuses in Construction
Compare performance bonuses, fixed salary raises, and profit-sharing in construction to balance motivation, cost control, and long-term retention.
January 19, 2026
Enery launches construction of hybrid energy plant in Romania
Enery begins construction of the 761 MWp Ogrezeni PV and battery hybrid project in Giurgiu, Romania.
January 19, 2026
Aspen Power secures $200M Deutsche Bank loan for solar projects
Weekly roundup: Aspen Power secures $200M from Deutsche Bank and other solar project financings and deals.
January 19, 2026
5 Challenges in MEP Hiring for Data Centers
Why data centers struggle to hire MEP talent: skills gaps, long hire cycles, rising pay, retirements, and limited experience—plus targeted recruiting solutions.
January 19, 2026
300-MW Pioneer Solar + Storage Project Breaks Ground in Arizona
Construction begins on 300-MW solar and 1,200-MWh storage Pioneer Clean Energy Center in Arizona.
January 19, 2026
Preparing Talent for 2026's Largest AI Data Centers
Discover the top 10 largest AI data centers of 2026, ranked by power, hardware, and expansion. Learn where they're located and who leads the AI race.
January 18, 2026
Complete Guide to Careers in Construction Management
Explore diverse roles in construction management, skills required, and career paths to succeed in this dynamic industry.
January 18, 2026
Recruitment Trends in Data Center Construction 2025
Workforce shortages, rising wages and retirements are delaying data center construction in 2025; electricians, MEP engineers and PMs are in highest demand.
January 18, 2026
Elon Musk's xAI Faces Hurdle Over EPA Permit Law Update
EPA closes loophole that let xAI run gas turbines without permits, potentially affecting its Memphis data centre expansion.
January 18, 2026
Ultimate Guide to Recruiting Construction Project Managers
Guide to recruit, evaluate, and onboard construction project managers — includes mission‑critical hiring, job description tips, sourcing, and assessments.
January 17, 2026
Aurora Core Technology to Build Data Center in Mikkeli, Finland
China-backed Aurora Core Technology will build a data center in Mikkeli, Finland; first phase 6MW capacity.
January 17, 2026
Rezoning Request Filed for Additional 900 Acres in Bessemer
Developer seeks rezoning of 900 additional acres for proposed Project Marvel data center in Bessemer, Alabama.
January 17, 2026
Pampa Breaks Ground on $3 Billion High-Tech Data Center
Construction begins on Meitner, a $3B data center in Pampa, Texas, promising jobs, growth, and infrastructure changes.
January 5, 2026
Alphabet Acquires Intersect for $4.75 Billion to Expand Capacity
Alphabet to acquire Intersect for $4.75B to speed US data-center and power generation capacity expansion.
January 5, 2026
California Approves Energy Study Amid Blocked Data Center Bill
California's push to curb data center energy use was watered down to a study requirement by 2027.
December 12, 2025
Ultimate Guide to Hiring Commissioning Agents
Guide to hiring certified commissioning agents for mission-critical facilities: skills, certifications, interviews, contracts, and onboarding.
December 12, 2025
Q&A: How Long Does Technical Recruitment Take?
Timelines for technical hires in construction range from ~13 days for standard roles to 60–90+ days for specialized positions; tips to speed hiring without cutting quality.
Structured checklist to hire pre-qualified construction candidates—define needs, pre-screen safety and licenses, evaluate skills, and streamline onboarding.
December 11, 2025
In-House vs Agency Recruiting: Cost Comparison 2025
Compare costs, speed, scalability and mis-hire risk of in-house vs agency recruiting for construction in 2025 and when a hybrid approach pays off.
December 10, 2025
BayWa r.e. secures $416 million for JVR Energy Park development
BayWa r.e. secures $416M to build JVR Energy Park — 125 MW solar, 70 MW battery; powers ~57,000 homes by 2026.
December 10, 2025
X8 Cloud invests up to $50 billion in AI data centers in Paraguay
X8 Cloud plans up to $50B AI data center in Paraguay using hydroelectric power.
