TheJobWalk E.42

Welcome to this week’s edition of TheJobWalk! CoreWeave launches a ventures arm to fuel the future of AI, while Oracle reports a strong Q1 on the back of AI demand. Turner completes the $400M Kansas football stadium, and Georgia shines with a $250M life science facility. Texas heats up with a $1B Icebreaker factory, Europe links up with a €1.9B subsea cable connecting Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, and Bluebeam acquires Firmus to enhance its AI capabilities. Let’s dive in!

NEWS
CoreWeave Launches Ventures Group for AI

CoreWeave has launched CoreWeave Ventures, a new group that will invest in the future of AI by supporting early-stage companies building AI tools, applications, and infrastructure.

Announced yesterday, this new venture arm will provide startups with more than just money. It will also offer access to CoreWeave’s powerful cloud platform, which is designed specifically for AI workloads. Startups will be able to use CoreWeave’s resources to test and scale their products faster.

CoreWeave Ventures will also help companies with strategy, product development, and connecting to other AI-focused organizations. The goal is to speed up innovation in areas like foundation models and industry-specific AI tools.

This move comes as the demand for high-performance computing in AI continues to grow. By giving startups access to both capital and advanced infrastructure, CoreWeave is aiming to help shape the next generation of AI technology.

TheJobWalk’s got eyes on this too...

📰 DPR Discusses the Future of Sports Construction(DPR)
📰 Carhartt Workwear Announces Partnership in Detroit(Carhartt)
📰 Oracle Reports Strong Q1 with AI Development(Oracle)
📰 Komatsu Announces New Exavator Range(Komatsu)

PROJECTS
Build of The Week

Turner Completes $400M Kansas Football Stadium

Turner Construction has wrapped up the $400 million redevelopment of the University of Kansas football stadium, one of the largest sports projects in the Big 12. The upgrades include new seating, hospitality areas, fan amenities, and training facilities.

Construction began in 2023 and was completed in phases to reduce disruption during football seasons. The finished stadium now serves as a modern centerpiece for athletes, fans, and community events.

• Owner/Client: The University of Kansas

• General Contractor: Turner Construction Company

• Sector: Sports & Entertainment

• Value: $400 Million

• Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Movement in the field:

🔬Georgia Gets a $250M Science Glow-Up: Construction is currently underway on this 800,000 square foot facility in Athens‑Clarke County, Georgia. The facility's primary purpose is to manufacture products that support the development of drugs, biologics, vaccines, and cell/gene therapies. This project is expected to create 1,700 jobs over 8 years and be operational in early 2026.

Key Details: Owner/Client: Meissner, General Contractor: TBA, Sector: Life Science, Value: $250 Million, Location: Athens, Georgia

🚸Swinerton Schools Compton with a $232M Upgrade: Swinerton has finished the new $232 million Compton High School, one of the most advanced educational facilities in Southern California. The campus includes a performing arts center, athletic stadium, academic buildings, and career tech spaces. Construction began in 2022 and is now complete, transforming the site into a modern hub for students and the wider community.

Key Details: Owner/Client: Compton Unified School District, General Contractor: Swinerton, Sector: Education, Value: $232 Million, Location: Compton, California

🌱$250M Homanit Lietuva Plant Announced: Earlier this year, construction broke ground on the German wood‐materials manufacturer's first plant in the United States. The facility is going to be built on 140acres of land in Clarendon County, near Alcolu, South Carolina and is expected to create 300 jobs. The facility is expected to be up and fully operational by 2028.

Key Details: Client: NDA, General Contractors: NDA, Award: Aviation, Value: $250M, Location: Clarendon County, South Carolina

🧊Texas Heats Up with $1B Icebreaker Factory: Davie Defense is planning a $1 billion redevelopment of the historic Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas, to establish the American Icebreaker Factory. The facility will be dedicated to constructing Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, with a proven design expected to deliver the first vessel in just 26 months. This project is anticipated to generate over 2,000 direct jobs in Galveston, more than 7,000 jobs across Texas, and produce an estimated $9 billion economic impact statewide.

Key Details: Contractor: Davie Defense Inc. in collaboration with Pearlson, Client: U.S Coast Guard, Award: Arctic Security Cutter Program, Value: $1 Billion, Location: Galveston, Texas

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WORLD
Subsea Cable Connecting Cyprus, Greece, & Israel

Cyprus is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates regarding potential cooperation on a major EU-funded subsea electricity cable project linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel.

The cable, managed by Greek transmission operator IPTO, will span approximately 1,240 kilometers and reach depths of up to 3,000 meters beneath the Mediterranean Sea. The estimated project cost is €1.9 billion ($2.2 billion USD).

Originally managed by EuroAsia Interconnector Ltd., the project was taken over by IPTO in late 2023. Cyprus is now reviewing the viability and cost implications of the development, amid an EU investigation into potential criminal activity related to the project. Discussions between the Cyprus and UAE leadership have focused on potential investment and technical collaboration.

TECH SPOTLIGHT
Bluebeam Acquires Firmus for AI Development

Bluebeam has acquired Firmus AI to improve how construction teams review drawings and reduce financial risks.

Firmus AI is known for using artificial intelligence to find problems in project drawings- like missing details or mismatches between architectural and structural plans. Their tools, AI‑REVIEW™ and AI‑MATCH™, scan 2D PDFs to catch these issues early.

By bringing Firmus AI into the Bluebeam platform, users will soon have smarter tools that highlight changes and compare drawings more accurately. This will help teams spot errors before they become expensive problems, cutting down on rework and reducing delays.

The integration is planned to begin in early 2026, with a preview available at Bluebeam’s annual event, Bluebeam Unbound, from September to October 2025.

QUICK FIRE ROUND
Your quiz questions for this week:

What is the typical air exchange rate required for office buildings according to ASHRAE standards?

A. 1-2 air changes per hour // B. 4-6 air changes per hour // C. 10-12 air changes per hour

Which type of foundation is most appropriate for expansive clay soils?

A. Spread footing // B. Slab-on-grade // C. Pier and beam

What’s the purpose of a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) in electrical systems?

A. Limit voltage surges // B. Prevent circuit overloads // C. Protect people from electric shock

Which material is most commonly used for thermal insulation in commercial roofing?

A. Fiberglass batts // B. Polyisocyanurate foam // C. Concrete topping

In construction safety, what does the acronym “SWPPP” stand for?

A. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan // B. Site Waste Processing Procedure // C. Standard Worksite Protection Protocol

Check out the answers at the bottom.

WEEKLY FUNNY
“You become one… after seeing too much.”

REFLECTION
This week’s question to ask yourself✌️

Which daily habit drains my energy the most?

ANSWERS

Q1 B. 4-6 air changes per hour // Q2 C. Pier and beam // Q3 C. Protect people from electric shock // Q4 B. Polyisocyanurate foam // Q5 A. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

How many did you get?