Data centers continue to play a crucial role in the overall resilience of the construction industry as projects in other sectors face delays.
New York-based Turner Construction recently won a $2 billion contract to expand Vantage Data Centers’ campus in New Albany, Ohio, according to a news release.
The campus expansion will add over 1.5 million square feet of infrastructure designed to support cloud technologies and artificial intelligence. The site sits on about 70 acres and will offer 192 megawatts of power capacity, according to the release.
“We are excited to work with Vantage on this significant project,” said Matt Kunz, vice president and general manager of Turner Construction, in the release. “More than $2 billion will be invested in the campus over the next few years as they meet the need for the increased demand for scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure in the region.”
The project aligns with Vantage and Turner’s shared sustainability goals, aiming for LEED Silver certification. The campus will also contribute to Vantage’s commitment to net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030 across its global portfolio.
“Ohio is a strategic market for us and our hyperscale customers, and we appreciate the warm welcome we’ve received from business, government and community leaders,” said Dana Adams, president at Vantage Data Centers, in the release. “Our investment in New Albany will further strengthen the state’s economy and its reputation as a hub for technology and innovation.”
Turner expects the first building to open in 2025, according to the contractor.
The $2 billion investment adds to a wave of data center investment in New Albany.
For example, QTS Data Centers, a subsidiary of investment management company Blackstone, announced in October 2023 a $1.5 billion data center investment to build four data center facilities in the city. Amazon also committed $3.5 billion in September 2023 to establish new data centers in New Albany.
Similarly, Google announced in August 2023 an additional $1.7 billion to support its data center campuses in Ohio, including its New Albany facility. Chip manufacturer Intel also picked New Albany in 2022 to build its $20 billion semiconductor fabrication plant.
