Welcome to this week’s edition of TheJobWalk! Caterpillar marks 100 years of building big in 2025, while Meta supercharges its infrastructure with an $800M data center expansion. Texas gears up for the $400M Heritage Marketplace, and Barcelona's iconic Spotify Camp Nou continues its €1.5B renovation. Big milestones and bigger builds, enjoy this week’s read!

NEWS
Caterpillar Celebrates 100 Years

Caterpillar is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2025, they started in 1925 when Benjamin Holt and C.L. Best joined their businesses. They made machines that helped build roads, farms, and cities.

To mark this big milestone, Caterpillar is hosting events around the world. They call it the Centennial World Tour. At each stop, they are giving money to local charities to help communities grow. They also pledged $100 million over five years to train workers for future jobs.

Caterpillar is also showing off special machines painted in "Centennial Grey." These are limited-edition models available only in 2025. Looking back, Caterpillar's machines have helped build important places like the Hoover Dam and even assisted in the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. 

As they look to the future, Caterpillar is focusing on new technologies like electric machines and tools that help reduce pollution.

TheJobWalk’s got eyes on this too...

📰 Cleveland opens bidding for $1.6B Hopkins Airport(Axios)
📰 Williams confirms it is seeking permits for NY gas pipelines (WSJ)
📰 Republicans introduce a partisan military construction bill (HAC)
📰 Construction Job Openings Decreased by 3,000(ABC)

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PROJECTS
Build of The Week

Meta Unveils $800M Expansion of Data Center Facility

Meta is expanding its Los Lunas, New Mexico data center with two additional buildings, bringing the campus to nearly 3.8 million sqft. This expansion increases the total investment to $2.2 billion. Approved in January 2025, the expansion will support Meta’s growing AI infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin soon and take three years to complete. Meta aims for the facility to run on 100% renewable energy, and they plan to restore 200% of the water consumed by 2030.

• Owner/Developer: Meta

• Sector: Data Center

• Expansion Value: $800 Million

• Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico

Movement in the field:

🏢Texas to Welcome $400M Heritage Marketplace Development: NewQuest has broken ground on the 165-acre Texas Heritage Marketplace. The $400M project includes 750,000 sq. ft. of retail/dining, 300,000 sqft of office and storage, and 550 multifamily units. Infrastructure work began in December 2024, with vertical construction starting late 2025. Initial tenant move-ins will start in the second half of 2026, and apartment occupancy is expected for 2028.

Key Details: Developer: NewQuest, Sector: Mixed-Use Retail & Residential, Value: $400 Million, Location: Katy, Texas

🏥AdventHealth to Build $660M Medical Tower in Orlando: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC has been selected to build the state-of-the-art 14-story medical tower in Orlando, Florida. The facility will adopt next-generation medical technologies, including robotics for transplant surgeries and AI systems to identify cancer risks. Planned features of the tower include 24 operating rooms, 440 inpatient beds, and designated spaces for imaging and endoscopy services. The project is due to start in 2026, with project completion anticipated in 2030 and is expected to create between 800 and 1,000 new jobs.

Key Details: Client: AdventHealth, General Contractors: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, Architect: HuntonBrady Architects, Award: Healthcare, Value: $660M, Location: Orlando, Florida

🏗️The Strand’s Grand Plan, $200M to Blend Life and Luxury: Balfour Beatty US has broken ground on The Strand, a 20-story mixed-use residential tower. This project will include 362 luxury residences, as well as exclusive penthouse homes, and nearly 9,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. Rule Joy Trammell Rubio designed the brand new facility. The 18th level will also be home too a reserve clubroom with a bar, dining area and outdoor terraces. Project is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2027.

Key Details: Client: Kane Realty Corporation, General Contractor: Balfour Beatty US, Architects: Rule Joy Trammell Rubio, Award: Mixed-use, Value: $200 Million, Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

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WORLD
€1.5 Billion Spotify Camp Nou Renovation

FC Barcelona is undertaking a major redevelopment of Camp Nou, rebranded as Spotify Camp Nou, as part of the broader Espai Barça project. The renovation aims to modernize the stadium and enhance its facilities.

The revamped stadium will increase its seating capacity from 99,354 to approximately 105,000, making it the largest football stadium in Europe. Key features include a new roof structure, expanded VIP areas, upgraded press facilities, and improved accessibility. The project also encompasses the development of surrounding infrastructure, such as commercial spaces and improved transportation links.

Construction began in June 2023, with the stadium's reopening scheduled for August 16, 2025, marked by the Gamper Trophy match. However, full completion, including the installation of the new roof, is projected for the summer of 2026.

TECH SPOTLIGHT
Buildots Raises $45M to Speed Up Projects with AI

Buildots, a tech company from Tel Aviv, has secured $45 million in Series D funding. This brings their total funding to $166 million. The investment was led by Qumra Capital, with participation from OG Venture Partners, TLV Partners, Poalim Equity, Future Energy Ventures, and Viola Growth.

Buildots uses AI and cameras on construction managers' helmets to track building progress. Their system compares real-time images to project plans, helping teams spot delays early. This technology can reduce project delays by up to 50%.

The new funds will help Buildots expand its platform to cover more stages of construction and grow its presence in North America. They already work with major companies like Intel and top construction firms.

QUICK FIRE ROUND
Your quiz questions for this week:

A “construction lien” is:

A. A type of tool for measuring lines // B. A legal claim against property for unpaid work // C. A method for aligning walls

A “header” in framing is a:

A. Decorative exterior trim // B. Beam placed above door or window openings to support load // C. Foundation anchor

A “stud finder” is a tool used to:

A. Locate framing studs behind walls // B. Identify skilled carpenters // C. Measure wood moisture content

“Flue” typically refers to:

A. A drain pipe // B. A chimney passage for smoke // C. A beam type

“Waterproofing” differs from “dampproofing” in that:

A. Waterproofing prevents water penetration under hydrostatic pressure, dampproofing does not // B. They are the same // C. Dampproofing is stronger

Check out the answers at the bottom.

WEEKLY FUNNY
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REFLECTION
This week’s question to ask yourself✌️

How can I improve my communication with those around me?

ANSWERS

Q1 B. A legal claim against property for unpaid work // Q2 B. Beam placed above door or window openings to support load // Q3 A. Locate framing studs behind walls // Q4 B. A chimney passage for smoke // Q5 A. Waterproofing prevents water penetration under hydrostatic pressure, dampproofing does not

How many did you get?