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USG, Subzero Engineering Form Data Center Alliance

Companies launch integrated solutions.

June 3, 2026

USG Mission Critical Solutions and Subzero Engineering have formed an alliance to provide integrated containment systems for data center construction projects.

Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED A.P., Executive Director, Steel Framing Industry Association

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

Booming data center builds sustain steel framing, MEP density and interior system demand.

Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design

Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.

May 29, 2026

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Many argue that the current pace of data center construction is not sustainable, but the question is: when will this slow or end? And how will data center construction change over the next few months and years?

Legal Insights

Data Center Risks Amid Oil Price Volatility Issues

Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily

May 27, 2026

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.

A bird's eye view of the The Barn Project in Saline, Mich.

Walbridge Builds Michigan’s Largest Data Center

Walbridge leads $16 billion Michigan data center with union labor, complex systems and scale.

John Wyatt

May 6, 2026

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Gigawatt AI campus drives union work, prefab systems and high-performance builds in Michigan.

Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.

Steve Farkas

March 11, 2026

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Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.

FMI Releases 2026 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview

Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada.

February 26, 2026

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Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada.

Amrize debuts on New York Stock exchange

Earnings Report

Commercial Construction Strength Offsets Residential Weakness for Amrize

Commercial, infrastructure markets drive growth

Tanja Kern

February 18, 2026

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Amrize reported softer residential demand in late 2025, but commercial construction, infrastructure and data center activity helped stabilize results heading into 2026.

DataZone ceiling panels in a data center

New DynaMax LT Ceilings for Colo Data Centers

Architects benefit from design efficiency, enhanced structural support, simplified installation and sustainability of DYNAMAX LT Structural Grid integrated with new DATAZONE ceiling panels

January 28, 2026

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. now offers DYNAMAX LT Structural Ceilings.

Construction Data

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Survey shows strong demand for data centers and power projects in 2026, even as contractors grow more concerned about recession risks, labor shortages and policy uncertainty.

Tanja Kern

January 13, 2026

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While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

Outlook to Show How Data Center Demand, ICE Enforcement and Other Factors Will Impact Construction Companies This Year

Construction association and sage will release the 2026 "Construction Hiring & Business Outlook Showing Industry’s Expectations for the Year" on January 8.

January 4, 2026

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Construction association and sage will release the 2026 "Construction Hiring & Business Outlook Showing Industry’s Expectations for the Year" on January 8.

Articles Tagged with ''data centers''

USG, Subzero Engineering Form Data Center Alliance

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

Data Center Risks Amid Oil Price Volatility Issues

Walbridge Builds Michigan’s Largest Data Center

Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

FMI Releases 2026 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview

Commercial Construction Strength Offsets Residential Weakness for Amrize

New DynaMax LT Ceilings for Colo Data Centers

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Outlook to Show How Data Center Demand, ICE Enforcement and Other Factors Will Impact Construction Companies This Year

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