Hoar Construction

Nebius has been issued a building permit for a new 75-acre data center in Birmingham, Alabama. Hoar Construction is serving as general contractor on the project. The facility represents a significant land footprint in the Birmingham market. Permitting milestones signal active construction timelines ahead. GCs, subcontractors, and vendors should monitor this project for near-term procurement and trade package opportunities.

The Birmingham zoning board has recommended approval of a substation request for a proposed 'AI factory' project in Birmingham, Alabama. The project involves electrical infrastructure planning for what the source describes as an AI-focused facility, though specific details about whether this is a data center, manufacturing facility, or other type of operation are not provided. The zoning board's recommendation represents progress toward obtaining the necessary approvals for electrical infrastructure development. No information is available regarding the applicant, project location beyond Birmingham, capacity, timeline, or specific scope of the proposed substation.