Billion-Dollar Data Centers Initiate Construction in Early 2026
Several billion-dollar data centers commenced construction in early 2026, indicating ongoing investment despite local opposition. Key projects include Oracle and OpenAI's $165 billion initiative, alongside Google's $3 billion data center in Miami, FL.

In February and March 2026, multiple billion-dollar data center projects began construction, including a $10 billion facility in Lebanon, OH, and Microsoft's two data centers in Heath and Hebron, OH. Google's $3 billion Project Meitner in Miami, FL, and the $3 billion Polaris Forge 2 AI data center in Harwood, ND, were also reported.
Additionally, Oracle and OpenAI's $165 billion data center project is in early construction phases. Other significant projects include the $1.53 billion expansion of Tampa International Airport and a $1.38 billion upgrade to Houston's George R.
Brown Convention Center. Local opposition may pose risks to future developments.




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