TheJobWalk E.31

Welcome to this week’s edition of TheJobWalk! Sabey fires up construction on its third data center facility, while Amplify Cell Technologies charges ahead with a $2B+ battery plant. Tampa Airport commits $1.5B to boosting capacity and comfort, Chicago Fire FC sets its sights on a new downtown stadium in the South Loop, and Palantir partners with The Nuclear Company on cutting-edge AI software called NOS. Let's dive in!

NEWS
Sabey Begins Construction on Third Facility

The new building will begin with 18 MW of IT power capacity and could expand to 54 MW later. It will be ready for use in 2026. This center will include special cooling systems—air-cooled, liquid-cooled, or hybrid—and can handle very busy racks using over 100 kW per rack.

Sabey’s campus sits on 38 acres in Loudoun County and when fully built will have 85 MW of total IT power capacity. Today, its two existing buildings are efficient, using power with an average PUE of 1.35. Sabey is a big privately owned company that operates many data centers in the US, including in Ashburn, northern Virginia—often called "Data Center Alley."

This project shows Sabey is serious about meeting the fast-growing demand for data and cloud services. By 2026, businesses will get more room to grow inside this strong, efficient, and sustainable data center.

TheJobWalk’s got eyes on this too...

📰 Citation Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Gallo Mechanical(WSJ)
📰 Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Seal Merger Agreement Finalized(HKLaw)
📰 Home Depot Enters $5 B Bidding War for GMS(WSJ)

PROJECTS
Build of The Week

Amplify Cell Technologies Launches Major $2B+ U.S. Battery Facility

Construction is underway on the 2 million sq. ft. Amplify Cell Technologies battery plant in Marshall County, Mississippi. This joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR, EVE Energy is set to produce lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at 21 GWh/year. This project is expected to create over 2,000 manufacturing jobs and is expected to begin production in 2027.

• Client: Amplify Cell Technologies

• General Contractors: Yates Construction

• Award: Manufacturing

• Value: $2-3 Billion

• Location: Marshall County, Mississippi

Movement in the field:

🏢$1.3B Worth of Room Service? Four Seasons Thinks So: Vertical construction is underway on the $1.0-1.3 billion Four Seasons Private Residences in Henderson Nevada, just 15 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The project marks Four Seasons' first standalone residential building in Nevada.The development features two luxury towers across 11 acres, delivering 171 units and 90,000 sq. ft. of amenities. Site work began in late 2023, with vertical construction starting March 2025. Completion is set for late 2026, with move-ins expected in Q1 of 2027. 

Key Details: Developers: Azure Resorts & Hotels, Luxus Developments, General Contractor: Suffolk Construction, Design: WATG and Wimberly Interiors, Sector: Residential, Value: $1.0–1.3 Billion, Location: Henderson, Nevada

☕$300M Facility to Streamline Coca-Cola Supply Chain: As of the end of last month, The Coca-Cola Company became fully operational on its new $300M distribution facility in Tampa, Florida. The Sinclair Group served as the General Contractor for this project which includes an 800,000 sq. ft. fully automated warehouse along with a 250,000 sqft fleet maintenance facility. During construction, the project created approximately 200 construction jobs and now supports over 400 permanent jobs now that it's fully operational.

Key Details: Client: The Coca-Cola Company, General Contractor: The Sinclair Group, Award: Food & Beverage, Value: $300 Million, Location: Tampa, Florida

✈️Tampa Airport Invests $1.5B in Capacity and Comfort: Tampa International Airport (TPA) has revealed new design images of the $1.5B Airside D terminal. HENSEL PHELPS is leading the construction of this 600,000 sq. ft., 16-gate terminal and will be TPA’s first new airside in almost 20 years. Construction broke ground back in December 2024, with the airport currently serving 25 million passengers annually, this project is expected to grow this number to 35 million. The project is set to be completed and open to the public by late 2028. 

Key Details: Client: Tampa International Airport (TPA), General Contractors: HENSEL PHELPS, Architects: Gensler, Engineering: HNTB, Award: Aviation, Value: $1.5 Billion, Location: Tampa, Florida

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WORLD
Chicago Fire FC Stadium, Illinois, USA

Chicago Fire FC is planning a new downtown stadium in Chicago's South Loop, set within the 62-acre riverfront development known as “The 78.” The $650 million stadium will be fully privately financed by club owner Joe Mansueto.

The stadium will seat approximately 22,000 fans, including a 2,000-capacity safe-standing supporter section, 50 luxury suites, over 500 Loge seats, and 3,500 Club seats. It will feature a natural grass playing surface, exposed steel canopy to enhance acoustics, and a brick, steel, and glass façade reflecting Chicago’s architectural heritage.

The facility is designed primarily for soccer but will also support rugby, concerts, festivals, and corporate events. It is intended to be the central anchor of the larger mixed-use development, which includes residential, commercial, retail, and cultural spaces, along with a riverwalk extension.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with the stadium opening ahead of the 2028 MLS season.

General Contractors: TBD
Client: Chicago Fire FC
Award: Soccer-Specific Stadium
Value: $650 Million
Location: South Loop, Chicago, Illinois

TECH SPOTLIGHT
AI Meets Atomic, Palantir Wants Nuclear Plants

Palantir Technologies recently announced a deal with The Nuclear Company to build a new AI software system called NOS. This software will be built on Palantir’s Foundry platform to help speed up nuclear reactor construction, cut costs, and improve safety.

In 2025, Palantir stock has climbed nearly 89%, and it hit a record high after the news was announced. The deal includes about $100 million in funding over five years from The Nuclear Company.

The U.S. government, including recent executive orders and tax credits, is pushing for faster nuclear energy development to meet growing demand from data centers and AI infrastructure.

QUICK FIRE ROUND
Your quiz questions for this week:

Which of the following best describes “load-bearing wall”?

A. Decorative partition // B. Wall that supports structural weight // C. A wall with insulation

In HVAC, what does a VAV box do?

A. Regulates water pressure // B. Adjusts air flow to zones // C. Monitors voltage

Which material is commonly used to frame residential houses?

A. Steel // B. Wood // C. Concrete

What does HVAC stand for?

A. High Voltage Access Control // B. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning // C. Heavy Vehicle Access Code

Which tool is used to measure angles?

A. Level // B. Square // C. Protractor

Check out the answers at the bottom.

WEEKLY FUNNY
“Mmm, seems relatable.”

REFLECTION
This week’s question to ask yourself✌️

How do I overcome fear or hesitation?

ANSWERS

Q1 B. Wall that supports structural weight // Q2 B. Adjusts air flow to zones // Q3 B. Wood // Q4 B. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning // Q5 C. Protractor

How many did you get?