Welcome to this week’s edition of TheJobWalk! The construction world is buzzing, Micron’s mega chip plant is rising, Intel’s shaking up the corner office with a fresh CEO, and Turner’s legendary leader Peter Davoren is trading job sites for retirement. From towering projects to power moves, the industry never stops building… or keeping us on our toes!

PROJECTS

Building a Chip Empire, $15 Billion at a Time

Micron Technology is constructing a $15 billion semiconductor plant in Boise, Idaho. The facility will focus on manufacturing memory chips, marking the first new memory fab in the US in over 20 years. They broke ground in 2023, with completion expected by 2029. The project will create thousands of jobs and support the growing demand for memory chips in fields like AI, 5G, and data storage. With the current global chip shortage in 2025, the Micron facility is expected to be crucial in bolstering US competitiveness in the tech industry.

• Owner: Micron Technology

• General Contractor: Confidential

• Sector: Semiconductor/Manufacturing

• Value: $15 Billion

• Location: Boise, Idaho

Alexa, Build Me a Data Center!

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest $1 billion in a new data center campus within Marysville Innovation Park, located in Marysville, Ohio. The development will encompass two data center buildings, each measuring approximately 500,000 square feet, situated on a 55-acre site. Construction is scheduled to commence in August 2025, with the facility expected to be operational by 2027.

• General Contractors: TBD

• Client: Amazon

• Award: Data Center

• Value: $1 Billion

• Location: Marysville, Ohio

Zuckerberg’s Mountain Fortress, Eagle Mountain

The Meta Eagle Mountain Data Center project initially broke ground in 2018 and spans across 2,000 acres of land in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Since breaking ground, the state-of-the-art complex has expanded to 4.5 million square feet, with a total value pushing on $2 billion. The facility runs on 100% clean energy and aims to be water-positive by restoring more water than it consumes. The project has created thousands of jobs and boosted the local economy. The facility is expected to be operational by late 2025.

• Owner: Meta

• General Contractor: Mortenson

• Electrical Contractors: Cupertino Electric, Inc. & Cache Valley Electric

• Sector: Data Center

• Value: $2 Billion

• Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah

Fasten Your Seatbelts, Boeing’s $1 Billion Expansion

Earlier this month Boeing announced that HITT Contracting Inc. & BE&K Building Group will be the General contractors on their new expansion project in North Charleston, South Carolina. This investment aims to increase production of the 787 Dreamliner to 10 airplanes per month and will create 500 new jobs over the next five years. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion expected in early 2027.

• Client: Boeing

• General Contractors: HITT Contracting Inc. / BE&K Building Group

• Award: Aviation

• Value: $1 Billion

• Location: North Charleston, South Carolina

MEET DD CONSTRUCTION

Meet our proud sponsor, DD Construction, a specialist metal building contractor based out of Centennial, Colorado.

Led by Justin Beall (Founder & President), DD has been raising steel since 2017, working on projects across aviation, warehouses, data centers and more!

Their team brings over 50 years of combined experience, offering clients exceptional customer service and high-quality metal building systems. Ranked #10 for Metal Building Constructors by Tonnage, DD is fully accredited, licensed, and insured.

Whether it’s a data center or a warehouse, DD Construction isn’t just raising the roof- they’re raising industry standards.

NEWS

Intel’s Next Chapter, Lip-Bu Tan Takes the Lead

Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new Chief Executive Officer, aiming to revitalize the company's position in the semiconductor industry. Following his appointment, Intel's stock increased by over 10%, reflecting investor optimism.

Tan previously led Cadence Design Systems from 2009 to 2021, where he successfully turned the company around, focusing on customer-centric innovation.

Tan's extensive experience and industry connections position him well to address Intel's challenges. His leadership may drive innovation and operational efficiency, crucial for Intel to regain its competitive edge in the semiconductor market.

Peter Davoren Retires, The CEO Who Built More Than Just Buildings

Peter J. Davoren, who has been with Turner Construction Company since 1978, announced his retirement effective June 2025. Davoren has served as President since 2003 and Chief Executive Officer since 2007, guiding the company through significant growth and development.

Under Davoren's leadership, Turner expanded its operations into Canada and Mexico and increased its presence in Asia, India, and Europe. The company consistently ranked as a leader in various building categories, including sports, healthcare, commercial offices, government, education, and entertainment.

Davoren emphasized the development of people within the construction industry, serving on the board of the ACE Mentor Program, which addresses the insufficient number of students entering the field.

He also led Turner's efforts to encourage more students to consider careers in construction through its Youth Force 2020 program, providing mentoring, internships, and scholarships.

WORLD

The Channel Tunnel, England & France

The Eurotunnel (Channel Tunnel) is a 31.4-mile (50.5 km) underwater rail tunnel connecting Folkestone, England, and Coquelles, France.

Completed in 1994 after eight years of construction, it remains the longest underwater tunnel section in the world (23.5 miles/37.9 km beneath the sea). Built using 11 tunnel boring machines, it reaches depths of 250 feet (75 meters) below sea level.

The project employed 13,000 workers, cost £9.5 billion (equivalent to £20 billion today), and required precise digging from both sides to meet perfectly in the middle. The tunnel includes two rail tunnels and a central service tunnel, with cross-passages every 375 meters for safety.

Today, the Eurotunnel handles 10+ million passengers and 1.6 million trucks annually, reducing travel time to 35 minutes. Despite early financial struggles, it has become a critical transportation link and a symbol of European engineering excellence.

TECH SPOTLIGHT

Cementing a Greener Future with Cemvision

Cemvision, a Stockholm-based startup founded in 2020, continues to push the boundaries of sustainable construction with its innovative approach to cement production.

The company has developed low-carbon alternatives to traditional cement manufacturing, achieving up to a 95% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional methods.

In December 2023, Cemvision secured a major contract with LKAB, an international mining and mineral group, to supply green cement. This deal represents a significant step forward as Cemvision strengthens its position as a leader in sustainable cement.

With increasing pressure for industries to reduce carbon footprints, Cemvision’s low-carbon cement technology is perfectly aligned with global sustainability goals.

DeepSeek Takes on OpenAI

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has developed an efficient AI model that reduces computing costs and power needs. This advancement has raised questions about future data center energy demands in the U.S.

DeepSeek's model was built using 2,048 GPUs, significantly fewer than the tens of thousands typically required. This efficiency suggests that future AI models might need less energy, potentially impacting projections for data center electricity consumption.

Despite DeepSeek's advancements, experts believe that the demand for data centers in the states will continue to grow. More efficient AI models could lead to increased AI adoption, driving the need for data center infrastructure to support these technologies.

QUICK FIRE ROUND

Your quiz questions for this week:

A “purlin” in roof construction is:

A. A vertical support column // B. A horizontal beam supporting rafters // C. A type of roofing tile

What does “Dry stack” in masonry mean?

A. Stones or blocks stacked without mortar // B. Using only dry mortar mixes // C. Curing bricks in a kiln

The “rise” and “run” in stairs refer to:

A. Horizontal and vertical distances of steps // B. The speed at which stairs are built // C. The weight capacity of steps

What is “Grout” used to do in tile work?

A. Adhere tiles to substrate // B. Polish tile surfaces // C. Fill joints between tiles

“As-built” drawings show:

A. Original design intent only // B. Future renovation plans // C. The final built conditions, including changes

Check out the answers at the bottom.

WEEKLY FUNNY

THIS WEEK’S HOT JOBS

1. Electrical Project Manager – Ohio – Data Centers

2. Electrical Project Manager – Georgia – Data Centers

3. Electrical Superintendent – Southeast – Data Centers

4. Superintendent – Arizona – Mission Critical

5. Superintendent – Iowa – Mission Critical

6. Superintendent – Texas – Healthcare

7. Estimator – North Carolina – Accubid/Bluebeam

8. Estimator – Ohio – Accubid/Bluebeam

9. MEP Project Manager – Arizona – Data Centers

10. MEP Project Manager – Iowa – Data Centers

REFLECTION

This week’s question to ask yourself..

How do I measure my professional success?

🚧Answers

Q1 B. A horizontal beam supporting rafters // Q2 A. Stones or blocks stacked without mortar // Q3 A. Horizontal and vertical distances of steps // Q4 C. Fill joints between tiles // Q5 C. The final built conditions, including changes

How many did you get?

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