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Data centers are evolving as scalable production systems designed to meet growing digital infrastructure demands. AEC firms are adapting their capabilities to become essential partners in this rapidly expanding sector.
Holcim is building the world's first fully electric cement clinker plant opening in 2028, eliminating fossil fuel emissions from a major industrial process. KBR and Mott McDonald are engineering a facility in Amsterdam to handle 200,000 metric tons of liquid hydrogen annually while producing 1.8 million metric tons of carbon-neutral output.
Granite Construction has secured a $495 million contract to build 27 miles of tactical infrastructure near Laredo, Texas as part of the southern border wall project. This follows the contractor's initial border wall award in Trump's second term.
Flintco and Mortenson have started construction on a $900 million NBA arena in Oklahoma City, targeting completion by summer 2028. The joint venture pairs a local builder with a national stadium construction specialist to deliver the project.
The industrial additive manufacturing market grew 5.6% in 2025, reaching over €11 billion after stalling the previous year, with desktop polymer printing leading the recovery. The expansion signals renewed momentum in 3D printing technology adoption across industrial sectors.
Proper gearbox ratio selection ensures servo motors have the right power balance to control machinery smoothly and responsibly, similar to how a person needs appropriate strength to safely operate equipment. Mismatched ratios cause poor acceleration, deceleration, and steering response, leading to performance problems and potential safety issues on job sites.
AI-driven demand is accelerating data center construction projects, but lawmakers are scrutinizing the impact on power consumption, utility costs, and labor practices. The ratepayer protection pledge is emerging as a key policy mechanism to address concerns about who bears these infrastructure burdens.
A judge ruled that the DOT must restore $2 billion in federal funding that was withheld from the Chicago Transit Authority for rail expansion and modernization projects. The CTA had sued to recover the funds needed to move forward with planned transit infrastructure work.
Contractors planning an ownership transition need to start early and maintain strong financial records and strategic planning to maximize company value and reduce risk. A successful handoff to family, employees, or outside buyers depends on preparation that addresses finances, documentation, and clear succession strategy.
LEAP 71, a Dubai-based computational engineering firm, has partnered with The Exploration Company for five years, giving the European space venture access to LEAP 71's Noyron RP platform for rocket engine design. The licensing agreement enables faster development of rocket engines through advanced computational design technology.
ABC member companies announced promotions, appointments, and awards for March 2026. The roundup highlights leadership changes and recognition across the construction industry.
