TheJobWalk E.40

Welcome to this week’s edition of TheJobWalk! Google commits $9B to data centers and AI, while Prime Data Centers launches a major campus in Fort Worth. Memphis International Airport takes off with a $700M glow-up, and ConCntric debuts “Amplify,” its AI tool for faster planning. Down under, Sydney breaks ground on the $2.5B Burwood Place project, and Frampton Construction starts a 549,000 sq. ft. facility in SC. Let’s dive in!

NEWS
Google Invests $9 billion in Data Centers & AI

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced yesterday that Google is investing $9 billion across Virginia through the end of 2026, marking a major expansion of its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The project includes a new data center campus in Chesterfield County and significant expansions at existing sites in Loudoun County and Prince William County.

As part of this investment, Google is offering no‑cost AI and job‑ready skills training for Virginians. All college students in Virginia now have access to one year of the Google AI Pro plan and AI training, under a broader $1 billion commitment.

TheJobWalk’s got eyes on this too...

📰 Trump Pauses New England Wind Project(APNews)
📰 Zachry Corp Acquires Jarco Ready Mix(SANews)
📰 Procore & Amazon Build AI Workflows(Procore)
📰 DeSoto, Kansas Approves $700M Data Center(DeSotoKS)

PROJECTS
Build of The Week

Prime Data Centers DFW04 Campus- Fort Worth, TX

Prime Data Centers is building a major campus west of Fort Worth, including three two-story data center buildings, DFW04‑01/02/03, each spanning approximately 267,000 sqft and offering 48MW of critical power capacity.

The overall campus is valued at around $1.6 billion, taking into account infrastructure and land acquisition. The first two facilities together are valued at $545 million, and the third is estimated at $495 million. 

Construction began in September 2024 and is estimated to be completed by January 29, 2026.

• Owner/Developer: Prime Data Centers

• Sector: Data Center

• Value: $1.6 Billion (total campus)

• Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Movement in the field:

🏟️$2.3B Investment Powers Green City’s Newest Arena: Back in 2020, Henrico County announced plans for the mixed-use GreenCity development. They are going to break ground in 2026 on the 10-year project. The new state-of-the-art arena is expected to seat 17,000 for numerous entertainment events. Also including two hotels, Office spaces, 2,400 housing units, and green areas, parks and Trails. The project is located on a former 204-acre site of the Best Products headquarters. Construction was set back due to having to find new developers. Project completion is said to be set for 2036.

Key Details: Client: Henrico County, General Contractor: TBA, Design Team: TBA, Sector: Mixed-Use, Value: $2.3 Billion, Location: Henrico County, Virginia

✈️Memphis Airport Aims Sky-High with $700M Glow-Up: Last month, Memphis International Airport began its comprehensive terminal modernization and seismic resilience upgrade. The project will consist of many upgrades, including an enlarged TSA security checkpoint, an In-line Checked Baggage Inspection System and Seismic retrofitting throughout the terminal. The project is expected to be completed by 2030 and will create hundreds of jobs within construction and at the airport.

Key Details: Client: Memphis International Airport, General Contractors: Turner Construction Company / Ardmore Roderick / Chris Woods Construction, Award: Aviation, Value: $700 Million, Location: Memphis, Tennessee

📦Forklifts Fired Up, $70.5M Logistics Center Breaks Ground: Frampton Construction broke ground on the all-new, 549,000 SQ FT facility in Summerville, South Carolina, back in November 2024. This project consists of two-buildings one is 313,000 sq ft and the other 236,000 sq ft, including two rear-load facilities. Summerville Logistics Center will provide institutional-quality logistics space in a growing distribution and logistics submarket of greater Charleston. The project team includes PORTMAN and CapitaLand, Ascendas, SmartCentres REIT as developers. With Frampton Construction as the general contractor. With project completion is set for the end of 2025.

Key Details: Client: PORTMAN, General Contractors: Frampton Construction, Architect: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Award: Industrial Park, Value: $70.5 Million, Location: Summerville, South Carolina

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WORLD
$2.5 Billion Burwood Place Development, NSW

Construction has officially started on the $2.5 billion Burwood Place project in Sydney’s Inner West. The project broke ground just last week, and the development will include 1,041 new homes, with 5% allocated as affordable housing and 10% designed to be adaptable for different living needs.

Burwood Place will also feature more than 5,000 square metres of public space, including a new library, a Cultural House, an urban park, and a central town square.

The project is expected to deliver significant economic and community benefits. Over 5,000 jobs will be created- 1,700 during construction and 3,300 after completion. It’s projected to add $750 million annually to the local economy.

Burwood Place is designed as Sydney’s newest “5-minute neighbourhood,” bringing together housing, retail, community services, and open space in one connected area.

TECH SPOTLIGHT
ConCntric’s New AI Helper “Amplify” Speeds Up Construction Planning

ConCntric has launched a new tool called Amplify, made to help construction teams plan projects faster. It’s not just a chatbot- it can read, understand, and act on information by itself. This smart tool works inside the ConCntric platform and helps teams spot risks, save time, and make better choices.

Amplify can scan meeting notes, emails, and project documents. It uses that data to help teams get ready for meetings, improve cost estimates, and find problems early. It also creates charts, maps, and reports in just seconds. This saves hours of work and helps everyone stay on track.

The tool also uses past project data to set up new ones faster. ConCntric’s CEO, Steve Dell’Orto, says Amplify helps “close data gaps and speed up decision-making.” It was built with input from real builders to make sure it solves real problems.

QUICK FIRE ROUND
Your quiz questions for this week:

What type of foundation is typically used in poor soil conditions where deep support is required?

A. Spread footing // B. Mat foundation // C. Pile foundation

Which NEC article primarily governs grounding and bonding?

A. Article 250 // B. Article 310 // C. Article 430

What does a blower door test measure in a building?

A. Fire resistance of assemblies // B. HVAC system efficiency // C. Airtightness and air leakage rate

In construction safety, what does the term “lockout/tagout” refer to?

A. Securing scaffolding to prevent collapse // B. Isolating energy sources before equipment maintenance // C. Denying access to hazardous areas on site

Which HVAC component adjusts airflow to maintain a set temperature in a zone?

A. Reheat coil // B. VAV damper // C. Condensing unit

Check out the answers at the bottom.

WEEKLY FUNNY
“Rise n’shine people”

REFLECTION
This week’s question to ask yourself✌️

How have I grown professionally in the past year?

ANSWERS

Q1 C. Pile foundation // Q2 A. Article 250 // Q3 C. Airtightness and air leakage rate // Q4 B. Isolating energy sources before equipment maintenance // Q5 B. VAV damper

How many did you get?