This Week’s Hottest Construction Projects – From Hyperscale Data to Healthcare & Airports
Big developments continue to roll out across the U.S. construction landscape — spanning massive data center campuses, transformative healthcare facilities, major airport expansions, and high-impact industrial builds. Here’s a snapshot of the most exciting projects gaining momentum right now:
📍 CyrusOne Plans $430M Data Center in Whitney, Texas
Texas remains a red-hot market for digital infrastructure. CyrusOne has filed plans for a new 93,319 sq. ft. data center near Waco, targeting a February 2026 start and an expected April 2027 completion date. This build adds to the company’s growing Texas portfolio amid surging tech demand. Chron
📍 QTS Announces Up to $12B Data Center Campus in Dane County, Wisconsin
In one of the year’s largest new build announcements, QTS Data Centers revealed plans for a massive hyperscale campus in Dane County. The 1,600-acre site — with 650 acres in Phase 1 — could eventually host up to 15 buildings. Early forecasts estimate up to 5,000 construction jobs over a decade as the campus grows. (Client: QTS; GC: TBD)
✈️ Tweed New Haven Airport $250M Expansion Moves Forward
Tweed New Haven Regional Airport picked STV Inc. as construction manager for its significant $250M expansion, which includes a new 84,000-sq. ft. terminal, runway extension, parking for 4,000 vehicles, and a new access road. Construction is expected to start in 2026 and complete by 2028. New Haven Register
🏥 $2.19B Project Health Tower Underway in Omaha, Nebraska
A major healthcare milestone is taking shape in Omaha: Project Health Tower — an 18–20 floor medical campus with 550 beds and advanced care facilities — broke ground earlier in 2025 and is slated for a 2030 delivery. This $2.19 billion investment will be one of the region’s largest healthcare builds. Wikipedia
✈️ Austin-Bergstrom Gets $108M FAA Boost for Major Expansion
As part of its largest infrastructure expansion ever, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport secured $108M in FAA reimbursement for runway and taxiway enhancements, supporting future concourse and terminal expansions planned into the early 2030s. Statesman
🏥 Boerne, Texas $100M Medical Facility Headed for Construction
Healthcare real estate is heating up in the Hill Country. Escalera Capital has unveiled plans for a $100 million outpatient medical building in Boerne, meeting growing demand for local healthcare services and adding a critical community asset. MySA
🚢 Saronic Technologies $300M Shipyard Expansion in Louisiana
In Franklin, Louisiana, Saronic Technologies has launched a $300 million shipyard expansion to boost autonomous ship production. The project adds over 300,000 sq. ft. of space, including three new slips and a dedicated assembly line, and is expected to create ~1,500 construction jobs. (GC: JE Dunn, Alberici)
🏨 MGM Grand Completes $300M Tower Modernization in Las Vegas
In one of the most extensive hospitality renovations this year, MGM Grand unveiled its fully renovated 4,000-room main tower, including 111 new suites, upgraded finishes, and modern amenities — part of its broader guest experience repositioning.
💡 Why This Matters
Across sectors and geographies, these projects reflect critical investment trends:
Data centers continue to dominate large-scale construction pipelines as enterprises race to support AI and cloud computing workloads. Under the Hard Hat
Healthcare infrastructure is expanding significantly, with multi-billion dollar facilities launching in secondary markets. Wikipedia
Airports and transportation hubs are undergoing transformational growth to handle future travel demand. New Haven Register
Industrial expansions, like shipyards and logistics assets, are central to reshoring and domestic manufacturing initiatives.
🔎 Trending Insights from the Field
✔ U.S. data center development continues with dozens of projects announced in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and enterprise demand. Under the Hard Hat
✔ Large infrastructure megaprojects — from transit to bridges and rail — are also rising across the planning pipeline, reshaping national connectivity and investment patterns. infrainfohub.com
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