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Jul 9, 2026

Project Kilby: Microsoft goes off the grid

Microsoft and Chevron ink a 20-year deal for a 2.67 GW off-grid power plant in West Texas. Plus: hiring hits a 25-year low.

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Project Observer
Amazon drops $10B on Missouri corn fields

Amazon drops $10B on Missouri corn fields


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Project Observer

Jun 25, 2026

Oracle's $165B desert bet changes everything

Oracle's $165B desert bet changes everything


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Project Observer

Jun 19, 2026

The $1.8B labor drain in Ohio

The $1.8B labor drain in Ohio


Project Observer
Project Observer

Jun 12, 2026

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Project Observer The construction industry newsletter built for the people actually doing the work.

Weekly intelligence on megaprojects, site tech, market shifts, and industry moves - written for construction professionals who don't have time for noise.

Project Observer is a free weekly newsletter covering the construction industry from the ground up.Every Thursday, we break down the projects, trends, and market forces shaping construction across the United States and beyond - with a focus on what it means for the people on site, not just the executives in the boardroom.We cover:

  • Megaprojects and major builds - Data centers, EV infrastructure, green energy, healthcare, industrial, and warehousing developments worth $500M and above. Who's building them, where they're breaking ground, and what trades they're pulling.

  • Market intelligence - Materials costs, labor indexes, supply chain signals, and policy changes that affect project pipelines and paychecks.

  • Construction technology - What's actually being adopted in the field: BIM coordination, prefab and modular systems, smart building tech, and jobsite software that crews are using day to day.

  • Industry moves - Executive changes, major contractor shifts, and company news that tells you who's growing, who's restructuring, and who to watch.

  • The weekly trade quiz - One question every Thursday. Bragging rights optional.


WHO THIS IS FOR

Project Observer is written for construction professionals across all disciplines:MEP specialists including electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians. Structural crews covering concrete, formwork, and carpentry. BAS and low-voltage technicians. Site supervisors and foremen. Project managers and estimators. Anyone working in or adjacent to the built environment who wants to stay sharp on industry trends without wading through corporate press releases.

If you know your trade but want a clearer view of the broader industry - where the big money is moving, what's driving the next wave of projects, and how technology is changing site work - Project Observer is written for you.


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