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Siemens Energy commits $1B to expand U.S. manufacturing, Basin Electric taps PCL for Bison Generation Station, Google advances an 800-acre Oklahoma data center and Sutter Health breaks ground on a $380M Modesto cancer center. Meta scales Hyperion toward $27B, Trammell Crow plans a 1,600-acre Georgia data hub, and Bedrock Robotics raises $270M, let’s dive in!

Siemens Energy is investing $1 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing as electricity demand surges, driven largely by data centers.

The plan covers new and upgraded facilities across multiple states, including grid equipment, transformers, and gas turbine production. The investment is expected to create over 1,500 skilled jobs, restart turbine manufacturing in Charlotte, enhance R&D and digital grid capabilities.

Siemens Energy says the push aims to fortify U.S. grid resilience and power generation amid unprecedented demand growth- read more.

Driving this week’s edition is SiteFuel, the national fuel logistics and technology partner powering North America’s largest datacenter and mega-construction projects.

Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, SiteFuel has become the mission-critical standard for the contractors and developers building the future of infrastructure.

They specialize in the complex energy demands of Large-Scale Datacenter Construction, Mega-Infrastructure sites, and Enterprise Fleet operations, ensuring that the machines building our digital and physical world never stop moving.

What sets SiteFuel apart is its proprietary fuel management platform, delivering real-time visibility, automated reporting, and precise fuel-drop verification.

For teams managing $1B+ projects, this translates to full cost transparency, strict safety compliance, and the elimination of operational downtime.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative has selected PCL Construction to build the $4B Bison Generation Station in North Dakota, a major natural gas power project aimed at meeting fast-growing regional demand.

The plant will feature two combined-cycle units producing roughly 1,490 MW, making it the largest power facility in the state and a cornerstone for industrial, manufacturing, and data-driven expansion.

Construction begins in early 2026, with first power expected in 2029, followed by a second unit in 2030. Delivered alongside Burns & McDonnell, the project will support about 1,000 peak jobs- read more.

Google is pushing forward with a major data center campus in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, after the City Council approved rezoning for the proposed 800 acre site. The zoning shift moves the land from agricultural to light industrial use, clearing a key barrier for what local leaders call a game changing project. The facility will bolster Google's growing cloud and AI infrastructure, with officials expecting serious tax revenue for the city and local schools as plans take shape.

Sutter Health is moving ahead with the construction of a $380 million Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California. The four story, 167,000 square foot facility is set to open in 2029 and will bring together cancer screenings, imaging, infusion and radiation therapy, plus lab and pharmacy services in one place. It'll also house an ambulatory surgery center and expanded outpatient clinics. DPR Construction is handling the build, with HGA serving as architect.

Meta is pushing forward with the expansion of its Hyperion data center campus in Richland Parish, Louisiana, scooping up an additional 1,400 acres next to the original site and bringing the total footprint to around 3,650 acres. The project started as a $10 billion AI-focused data center and is now being built through a joint venture with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, with total development costs expected to hit roughly $27 billion. Entergy has also locked in approval to construct three natural gas plants to meet the campus's massive power needs.

Jackson-Shaw is pushing ahead with a major industrial expansion at CrossPoint Business District in Georgetown, Texas, unveiling a 606,000 square foot build-to-suit facility for Baer Manufacturing. This comes along with a second 606,000 square foot spec building. The Baer facility will produce prefabricated electrical products for data center infrastructure demand. Situated west of I-35 near SH-195, the project reflects Central Texas industrial development heating up. Construction kicks off in March 2026, with the build-to-suit space slated for delivery in the second quarter of 2027.

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Egypt is preparing a $1B mixed-use coastal project, Monte Galala Towers and Marina, to expand tourism infrastructure along the Gulf of Suez.

Covering 470,000 square metres near Ain Sokhna, the development will include 10 towers with marina, hotel, and residential components. Backed by a partnership between the Housing Ministry, the Armed Forces’ Engineering Authority, and Tatweer Misr, the project has cabinet approval.

Construction is slated for late 2026 and will take about seven years, forming part of Egypt’s long-term strategy to grow tourism capacity and attract sustained coastal investment.

Bedrock Robotics has raised $270M in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment.

The round, co-led by CapitalG and the Valor Atreides AI Fund, values the San Francisco–based company at about $1.75B and brings total funding above $350M.

Bedrock retrofits existing machines with AI systems using lidar, GPS, and motion sensors to automate operator tasks. The new capital will fund platform scaling and broader fleet rollouts, targeting productivity gains and labor shortages across modern construction operations.