Welcome to this week’s edition of TheJobWalk! Meta breaks ground in Southern AI, ExxonMobil’s turning gas into an $11B jackpot. The Commanders are dropping $4B on football glory, while the construction software market is set for a billion-dollar boom! Across the pond, Venice eyes up a new stadium… don’t worry, it’s not on water. Enjoy this week’s read!

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PROJECTS

Meta Breaksground on Sweet Southern Comfort AI Facility

Construction is currently underway on the $10 billion AI Data Center in Richland Parish, located in Northeast Louisiana. Turner Construction Company, Mortenson, and DPR Construction are the General Contractors in charge of constructing the 4-million square foot campus. The project is set to create 1,500 potential jobs and employ around 5,000 construction workers at peak, with completion of the site expected in 2030.

• Client: Meta

• General Contractors: Turner Construction Company / DPR Construction / Mortenson

• Award: Data Center

• Value: $10 Billion

• Location: Monroe, Louisiana

ExxonMobil's $11B Move, Turning Gas into Gold

ExxonMobil is advancing plans for its Coastal Plain Project, a $8-11 billion petrochemical complex in Point Comfort, Texas. The facility would convert natural gas into ethylene and polyethylene for plastics production. It is expected to generate over 3,000 construction jobs and 600 permanent roles once operational. Construction will potentially start as early as 2026, with production operations beginning in 2031.

• Client: ExxonMobil

• General Contractor: TBD

• Award: Petrochemical Manufacturing Facility

• Value: $8-11 Billion

• Location: Point Comfort, Texas

Core Scientific's New Data Center Play

CoreWeave has expanded its hosting agreement with Core Scientific to a total of 590 MW of AI infrastructure across six U.S. sites, including major campuses in Texas and Oklahoma. Recent phases include a 70 MW expansion at the Denton, TX facility, bringing that site’s total capacity to 260 MW. Construction is underway across multiple locations, with phased deployments continuing through late 2025.

• Occupant: CoreWeave

• Owner/Developer: Core Scientific

• Award: Data Center

• Estimated Investment: $500 Million

• Locations: Texas & Oklahoma​

Commanders Drop $4B to Upgrade the Game

Announced on April 28th, the Washington Commanders have got a $4 billion deal with the D.C. government to return to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium campus. The new state-of-the-art stadium is expected to seat 65,000 and have a roof to make it a year-round venue. It is also a domed stadium with a total area of 1.7 million square feet and will be surrounded by a 20-acre Stadium Village. The new stadium will be open in 2030, with the construction expected to start next year, pending approval of the Council of the District of Columbia.

• Team: Washington Commanders

• General Contractor: TBA

• Design Team: TBA

• Sector: Stadium

• Value: $4 Billion

• Location: Washington D.C.

Suffolk Swings $683M Hammers for the Biotech Boom

Since 2019, Suffolk Construction has been constructing the new mixed-use facility for BioMed Realty, which is expected to be completed in 2026. The building is set to have a 30,000-square-foot performing arts center, 400-seat performance space and also includes flexible multipurpose rooms for workshops and meetings. CBT Architects designed the brand new 600,000-square foot building, standing at 250 ft. With a sustainability focus, including LEED Gold certification.

• General Contractor: Suffolk Construction

• Architects: CBT Architects

• Award: Mixed Use

• Value: $683 Million

• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Client: BioMed Realty

MEET ACE ELECTRIC

Powering up this week’s edition is Ace Electric, a specialist electrical contractor based out of Valdosta, Georgia, operating across Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee & Ohio.

​Ace is a family-owned and operated electrical contractor with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1975. Fast forward to today, they are ranked the No.1 Speciality Contractor in the Southeast.

With a 45+ year track record across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical markets, Ace isn’t just building systems, they’re building trust. With a team of over 1,200 employees, Ace continues to strive for excellence.

Their vision? To be the preferred electrical contractor and employer of choice in every community they serve.

NEWS

From Beams to Balance, Turners Introduces New Foundation

Turner Construction and the Turner Foundation are putting $5 million over five years into mental health support across their 1,000+ job sites. This push comes as the construction industry, which employs over eight million people in the U.S, works to create safer, more welcoming environments.

As part of the company’s biggest Safety Week ever, Turner is holding talks on every project site to help workers feel comfortable speaking up about emotional well-being. The goal is to make mental health just as important as physical safety.

Turner is also growing its mental health programs to make sure its 13,000 employees-and the 110,000 people on their sites every day, know where to get help. They’re working to remove the stigma around mental health and build a culture of care and connection.

Neill Reynolds Steps Down as CFO of Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed, a leader in silicon carbide technology, has announced that Neill Reynolds, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will step down at the end of May. Reynolds will remain with the company until then to assist with ongoing discussions with lenders aimed at strengthening Wolfspeed’s capital structure.

The company has begun a search for a new CFO, considering both internal and external candidates. Reynolds will also participate in Wolfspeed’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call on May 8, 2025.

WORLD

Venezia FC Stadium, Venice, Italy

The Municipality of Venice has unveiled plans for a new 18,500-capacity stadium for Venezia FC, to be built in Tessera as part of the 116-hectare Bosco dello Sport redevelopment.

Designed by Populous, the new stadium will host Venezia FC matches, Serie A rugby, and concerts. Key features include a crescent-shaped podium, semi-continuous seating bowl, hospitality suites with panoramic views, and a vertical façade structure that blends with the surrounding environment. The stadium is designed for full accessibility and will anchor a broader district focused on sport, culture, and sustainability.

This development represents a strategic investment in Venice’s long-term urban plan. By anchoring the Bosco Dello Sport masterplan, the project will invest in infrastructure upgrades, boost tourism, and deliver year-round economic activity beyond football.

TECH SPOTLIGHT

Making Building Designs Easier with Trimble

Trimble has launched the 2025 versions of its Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds software. These updates help architects and engineers work together better by sharing designs across different software programs.

Now, models made in Trimble SketchUp can be used directly in Tekla Structural Designer. This helps reduce mistakes because everyone sees the same design. Also, the link between Tekla and Autodesk Revit is better, making it easier to move models between the two programs.

The new version also makes designing steel buildings simpler. Engineers can now share fire safety data and other important details more easily. The software also works better with IDEA StatiCa, which helps with designing strong connections in buildings.

Construction Software Market to Hit $4.72 Billion by 2032

The construction estimating software market is growing fast. In 2023, it was worth $1.76 billion. By 2032, it’s expected to reach $4.72 billion. That means it's growing by 11.61% every year.

In 2023, 59% of companies used subscription-based software. This kind is popular because it’s easier to update and costs less at the start. Cloud-based software made up 55% of the market, letting teams work together from different places.

Big companies are the main users, making up 66% of the market. They need powerful tools to manage large projects. Architects and builders are the biggest group of users, at 41%.

QUICK FIRE ROUND

Your quiz questions for this week:

What does NEC stand for in U.S. construction?

A. National Electrical Code // B. New Electrical Currents // C. National Engineering Code

Which of the following is a common roof truss material?

A. Concrete // B. Aluminum // C. Dimensional lumber

What is used to measure electrical resistance?

A. Amp meter // B. Ohmmeter // C. Volt meter

What component connects a toilet to the floor plumbing?

A. P-trap // B. Closet flange // C. Union fitting

What does “SE” stand for in structural engineering?

A. Soil Engineer // B. Systems Evaluator // C. Structural Engineer

Check out the answers at the bottom.

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REFLECTION

This week’s question to ask yourself..

What do I want to learn more about?

🚧Answers

Q1 A. National Electrical Code // Q2 C. Dimensional lumber // Q3 B. Ohmmeter // Q4 B. Closet flange // Q5 C. Structural Engineer

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