Tag: data
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Construction spending stalls despite data center boom
Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending ticked up 0.1% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.25 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday. Even though spending increased in 12 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, data center construction accounted for more than 75% of the…
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AI Tool Transforms Data Center Construction Industry
Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is thrilled to announce the availability of its software for the data center industry. Foresight’s SaaS solution for unlocking hidden value from project schedules is rapidly becoming the leading platform for data center developers.…
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The global race to develop sophisticated, versatile AI models is driving a surge in development of the physical infrastructure to support them. Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Google parent Alphabet — four of the AI industry’s biggest players…
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Wyndham targets growth near data centers, infrastructure projects
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts posted a strong year for development, opening a record 68,700 rooms globally and 28,000 in the U.S., or 4% year-over-year rooms growth, in 2024, the company announced in an earnings report…
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Fluor bets on data centers, power amid CEO switch
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Despite an upcoming leadership change, Fluor remains focused on capturing key opportunities identified in late 2024, according to the company’s Feb. 18 full-year earnings report. The Irving, Texas-based contractor announced Jim Breuer will become CEO on May…
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Preconstruction data analytics: Learn from your past. Predict the future
Let’s be real – historically speaking, construction wasn’t exactly known for being cutting-edge when it comes to tech. But that’s changing fast, and if you’re not using data analytics in preconstruction, you’re basically still using a flip phone in 2025. Here’s how to level up your data game. The Big Three: What You Need to…
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Modine Coatings Launches EFIN Data Shield with 10-Year Warranty
Modine Coatings, a leader in protective coatings, is proud to introduce its groundbreaking EFIN℠ Data Shield™ Program—the only solution offering a 10-year warranty for protectivecoatings of data center equipment. This innovative program safeguards critical data center equipment from corrosion, enhances system efficiency, and helps avoid costly unplanned downtime, setting a new industry standard for reliability…
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Qualis Flow report uncovers data gaps costing construction billions—and how to fix them
As the construction industry increasingly prioritizes the intersection of sustainability and profitability, Qualis Flow has unveiled its highly anticipated report on the state of data quality in the sector. In today’s digital age, data has become the lifeblood of industries worldwide and construction is no exception. While the industry has made progress in adopting digital…
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JLL 2025 Global Data Center Outlook
JLL just published its 2025 Global Data Center Outlook, which explores the latest sector trends and the opportunities and challenges rapid expansion brings, including demand outstripping supply and some markets experiencing electricity constraints. Despite the generative AI boom fueling unprecedented demand for data centers, JLL finds that the cost and availability of power to support advanced…
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New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When he joined the Midwest’s largest contractor 17 years ago, Anthony Johnson thought the move to Clayco’s St. Louis office would be temporary — a five-year stop before returning to Minnesota. Instead, the energy and excitement of…