Construction News for the Week Ending January 2, 2026

Keep an eye out for these multibillion-dollar data center projects in 2026

Data centers, a niche sector a few years ago, have become a powerhouse of construction Data centers are experiencing significant growth in construction activity, driven by big tech companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This surge in data center construction is expected to contribute to U.S. economic growth and is driven by the increasing demand for AI and cloud computing services. Major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are leading the charge with ambitious plans for data center expansion.

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Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction

The Department of the Interior suspended leases for five major offshore wind projects off the East Coast due to national security concerns. The suspension allows collaboration to mitigate risks, including radar interference and vulnerabilities near population centers.

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Jacobs Hires Hut 8 for Data Center Project

Hut 8 is building a $10 billion data center campus in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, with construction underway and operations expected in 2027. The project, supported by Jacobs and Vertiv, will have an initial utility capacity of 330 megawatts and the potential to scale up to 1,330 megawatts.

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Texas Department of Transportation Launches Multi-Year US Highway 90 Expansion Project with $500 Million Budget

TxDOT is expanding U.S. Highway 90 in west Bexar County to a six-lane expressway with frontage roads. The $500 million project, divided into two phases, aims to reduce commute times and improve safety. Phase 1, from I-410 to Loop 1604, is underway and expected to be completed by 2030, while Phase 2, from Loop 1604 to SH 211, is partially funded and expected to be completed by 2031.

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