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Recent Illinois data center news

• Dec 5, 2023

  Megaprojects drive up demand for steel

  Megaprojects in the manufacturing and data center sectors are increasing demand for steel, putting pressure on sourcing and prices. Contractors, particularly smaller ones, are facing challenges due to increased costs and longer lead times for residential projects. While steel prices have seen some decrease, they are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. However, steel pipe and tube demand represents a small fraction of overall steel demand, so the impact on steel prices may not be immediate. Factors such as declining global demand and softer activity in nonresidential segments may moderate steel prices in the future.

• Oct 26, 2023

  Ohio lands $1.5B data center investment

  Ohio’s New Albany attracts tech giants Amazon and Google with significant data center investments. Google commits $1.7 billion to its Ohio facilities, joining Amazon’s $3.5 billion investment in the region. Columbus emerges as a tech capital, appealing to investors due to its strategic location between major data center hubs.