Chevron and Microsoft signed a 20-year deal to power a West Texas data center, while El Camino Health plans a $1 billion Los Gatos hospital rebuild. DataBank filed for a $2.4 billion Georgia data center campus, and a mystery tech firm is eyeing 800 acres in Michigan for a similar buildout. Jacobs landed two Orange County highway contracts, and Nevada broke ground on a $399 million forensic hospital near Las Vegas. Meanwhile, a new report projects AI-in-construction spending will nearly triple by 2030. Let's dive in!

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Chevron has signed a major power agreement with Microsoft to fuel a new data center in West Texas. Announced June 22, 2026, the deal involves Chevron subsidiary Energy Forge One and a 20-year power purchase agreement for a project called Kilby.

Kilby is expected to deliver roughly 2.67 gigawatts of capacity, built in phases for gradual expansion. Most power will come from large GE Vernova turbines, with Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar subsidiary, adding further capacity.

Executives tied the deal to surging AI and cloud demand. Chevron cited its ability to deliver power quickly using Permian natural gas, while Microsoft cited the need for dedicated, large-scale energy.

A final investment decision is expected by the end of 2026, with first power delivery targeted for 2028.

Chevron projects the plant will generate over $10 billion in tax revenue and support nearly 2,000 jobs, while relying on brackish groundwater and emissions-control technology to limit environmental impact.


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El Camino Health has proposed a $1 billion-plus rebuild of its Los Gatos, California hospital, submitting an application to the Town of Los Gatos on June 15, 2026. The new campus would be built next to the existing facility.

The proposed 340,000 square foot campus would include 122 single-occupancy patient rooms, 12 operating rooms, a larger, modernized emergency department, and advanced maternity, cardiac and oncology services. Completion and opening are projected for 2032.

The hospital would be Los Gatos' first all-electric facility, designed to meet current California seismic mandates, target LEED Gold certification, and include a healing garden and water saving landscaping.

CEO Dan Woods said the project addresses expanding healthcare needs in Los Gatos, Campbell, and surrounding communities. The existing hospital, which opened in 1962, does not meet state-mandated seismic standards.

The current hospital will continue operating without interruption during construction.

DataBank has filed a Development of Regional Impact application for Project Indo in Cartersville, Georgia, roughly 42 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. The $2.4 billion campus would span 69 acres and 1.1 million square feet, delivering 200MW. DataBank also filed for a 288MW grid connection. It would be the company's largest Atlanta-area campus. Phase 1 could launch in 2032.

An unnamed tech firm is planning an 800-acre data center campus in Solon Township, Michigan, near Grand Rapids. Internally called Project Peninsula, it could bring over $1 billion in investment and 600,000-800,000 sq ft of space, with further expansion possible. The township signed an NDA with Venerly LLC, whose role in the project is unclear.

Jacobs was selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority to provide construction management for two major California highway projects. The SR-91 Improvement Project, between La Palma and SR-55, will add a lane, widen bridges, and rebuild interchanges. The I-5 Improvement Project spans I-405 to Yale Avenue. SR-91 and I-5 carry over 300,000 and 275,000 vehicles daily.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced the start of construction on the $399 million Southern Nevada Forensic Facility in June 2026. Located in Las Vegas, the four-story, 327,000 square foot hospital will house 298 beds and provide court-mandated competency restoration services. It replaces aging 1970s-80s facilities and could add a fourth tower for 90-120 more beds. Completion is expected in 2029.

Wynn Al Marjan Island is a $5.1 billion casino resort under construction on a 60-hectare island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, developed by Wynn Resorts with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding.

The project secured the UAE's first gaming license in 2024, making it the first integrated resort in the country and the wider Middle East and North Africa region. Wynn secured a $2.4 billion construction loan in February 2025, the largest hospitality financing transaction in UAE history.

The 70-story tower topped out on December 15, 2025, reaching 283 meters just 27 months after foundation work began. A spire will bring its final height to 352 meters, the tallest structure in Ras Al Khaimah.

The resort will include 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, a 420-meter beach, and 12 pools.

In March 2026, Wynn confirmed construction had briefly paused, then resumed, amid regional security concerns. A "modest delay" to the Spring 2027 opening followed.

A new report, "AI in Construction Market Report 2026" from Research and Markets, projects strong growth for the AI-in-construction sector, published June 30, 2026.

The market is expected to grow from $2.28 billion in 2025 to $3.02 billion in 2026, a 32.8% compound annual growth rate. By 2030, it is projected to reach $9.48 billion, growing at 33.1% annually.

Growth drivers include large-scale infrastructure projects, construction management software adoption, labor safety concerns, and early adoption of building information modeling. Predicted trends include predictive scheduling, AI-based safety monitoring, and automated risk assessment.

North America led the market as of 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest. Tariffs have raised costs for imported components but also encouraged localized tech sourcing and cloud-based AI platforms.

Key companies named include Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Nvidia, Autodesk, Trimble, Procore, and Bentley Systems, among others across the AI construction technology landscape.