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Massive Construction Project Breaks Ground at Hill Air Force Base for Military Upgrades
Hill AFB breaks ground on a $1.2B East Campus to support F-35A and T-7A sustainment and add jobs.
May 19, 2026
Argentum AI Secures $2.5B Infrastructure Agreement for AI Data Center Development
Argentum AI signs $2.5bn deal with Boosteroid and DL Invest to build a 300MW AI data center in Poland.
May 19, 2026
Hospitality Construction: Why Hotel Owners Hire Their Own Reps
Owner's representatives protect hotel projects by controlling costs, schedules, brand compliance, and ensuring smooth pre-opening handovers.
May 19, 2026
Office Build-Out vs. Tenant Improvement: When You Need an Owner's Rep
Compare office build-outs and tenant improvements—costs, timelines, TI allowances, common risks—and when to hire an owner's representative.
May 19, 2026
Common Tenant Improvement Mistakes That Blow the Schedule
Poor planning, miscommunication, and wrong hires are the real reasons tenant improvement projects miss deadlines.
May 19, 2026
Tenant Improvement Allowances: What Owners and Tenants Each Manage
Compare owner and tenant responsibilities for TIAs, coverage, budgeting, and construction management to avoid disputes and cost overruns.
May 19, 2026
Hiring a Commercial Tenant Improvement Project Manager: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
How to find, evaluate, and onboard TI project managers—skills, success metrics, hiring trends, and a 90-day onboarding plan.
May 18, 2026
Cleanroom Construction Standards: ISO 14644 and What Owners Should Verify
Owners' checklist for ISO 14644 cleanroom design, construction, commissioning, monitoring and cost control.
May 18, 2026
Life Sciences Construction Management: GMP, FDA, and Regulatory Risk
Practical guidance for designing GMP-compliant life sciences facilities: FDA rules, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, documentation, and risk control.
May 18, 2026
AI Data Center Construction: New CM Challenges from Power, Cooling, and Density
Power, cooling, and density are reshaping AI data center construction, driving liquid cooling, modular builds, and specialized hiring.
May 18, 2026
Data Center Construction Cost Per MW: 2026 Benchmarks for Owners
2026 benchmarks: expect $8–$12M/MW for standard centers and $15–$20M+ for AI builds; plan for regional costs and long lead times.
May 18, 2026
Hut 8 Signs $9.8 Billion Lease for New AI Data Center Campus
Hut 8 signs a 15-year $9.8B lease for Beacon Point AI data center in Nueces County. Phase 1: 352 MW.
May 18, 2026
Newly Proposed US Bill Targets Transparency in AI Data Center Site Selection
Rep. LaMonica McIver proposes a bill requiring advance disclosure and community input on AI data centers.
May 18, 2026
How to Find the Best Project Manager for an Office Tenant Improvement
Start hiring early and use targeted screening to secure a tenant-focused PM who keeps office TI projects on budget and on schedule.
May 18, 2026
Program Management for Multi-Project Owners: When You've Outgrown a PM
Move beyond single-PM limits: adopt program management with governance, integrated planning, tools, and roles to align multi-project delivery.
May 18, 2026
Construction Management Firms: How to Vet One Without Getting Burned
Step-by-step vetting checklist for construction managers: define needs, score firms, verify finances and safety, and conduct site visits.
May 18, 2026
What Construction Consultants Do for Owners (and How They Differ from Architects)
Compare architects and construction consultants: roles, deliverables, and when to hire each to protect budgets, schedules, and project outcomes.
May 18, 2026
How to Choose a Construction Consulting Firm: An Owner's Checklist
Choosing the right construction consultant prevents costly delays and ensures mission-critical projects meet technical, budget, and safety goals.
May 17, 2026
Construction Project Management Services: What's Included and What Isn't
Clarifies what construction project management includes—planning, scheduling, cost, risk and commissioning—and what it excludes like direct labor and procurement.
May 17, 2026
Construction Contingency: How Much You Really Need and Who Should Manage It
Contingency benchmarks by project type and phase, who should hold funds, and governance to avoid cost overruns.
May 17, 2026
Hidden Construction Costs an Owner's Rep Will Catch Before You Sign
How an owner's rep finds permitting, material and site risks before you sign — protecting budget and timeline.
May 17, 2026
The ROI of Hiring an Owner's Rep on a $10M+ Capital Project
How an owner's representative reduces cost overruns, accelerates schedules, and protects budget on $10M+ capital projects.
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.
May 16, 2026
What Is Mission-Critical Construction? A Buyer's Definition for Owners
Defines mission-critical construction: design for zero downtime, redundancy, testing, compliance, and the specialist teams owners need.
May 16, 2026
Healthcare Construction Project Management: Compliance Risks Only an Owner's Rep Will Catch
Owner's reps catch ICRA, HVAC, medical-gas, and activation issues early to prevent rework, delays, and patient-safety risks.
May 16, 2026
Semiconductor Fab Construction: The Owner's Schedule and Cost Reality
Fab projects cost $10–25B and take 3–5 years; owners must align design, procurement, utilities and hire early to avoid costly delays.
May 16, 2026
Semiconductor Fab Plant Construction: CHIPS Act Projects and CM Demand
CHIPS Act-driven U.S. fab boom: $85B active pipeline, major projects, workforce gaps, and the CM skills needed for ultra-precise builds.
May 16, 2026
Pennsylvania's PPL Reports 12% Increase in Data Center Capacity
PPL's advanced-stage data center pipeline jumps 12% to 28.3GW by 2034; JV with Blackstone planned.
May 16, 2026
Norway Targets Advanced Data Center Development with Polar DC Project
Polar DC plans a 40MW AI-focused data center in Herøya; several developers and municipalities propose new Norway projects.
May 16, 2026
Amazon Rebuilding AWS Data Centers for AI GPU Evolution
AWS is redesigning data centers—liquid cooling, faster builds, and architecture—to support next‑gen AI GPUs.
