The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming U.S. data center construction, creating new opportunities and challenges across the construction, energy, and technology sectors. Demand for digital infrastructure is surging, requiring massive amounts of energy, larger facilities, and driving record-breaking competition amid resource constraints.[1]
Will Artificial Intelligence Increase the Prices of Construction Materials, Equipment, and Labor?
By now, you’ve likely seen news discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the construction industry (and every other industry, for that matter). Typically, this discussion centers on improving business efficiency and cost savings. Many construction companies are predictably using AI to assist with project estimating, processing submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs),
My Renovo Adventure – Allowing Imagination to Soar
The last couple of days I have been sharing information on listening and then protecting one’s “still small voice.” Today, I want to share the concept of allowing the imagination it’s due.
I don’t have much of an imagination you may be inclined to say. I say differently. NO!
We all are gifted at birth
The “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul”: What Government Contractors Need to Know
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is often described as the “bible” of federal procurement. For decades, it has governed how agencies acquire goods and services, and how contractors compete for, win, and perform government contracts. While incremental updates are common, the federal procurement community is now bracing for the implementation of an effort describing itself
Maryland Should Allow Off Grid Electricity Providers, as Should the Whole Country
There is no factual dispute that Maryland consumes about 40% more electricity than it generates. That shortfall is not shrinking; it is growing, and the cost of that power keeps rising. We have previously written that Maryland Needs to Produce More Electricity. That imperative is even more urgent as demand spikes from artificial intelligence,
Federal Circuit Clarifies “Interested Party” Status in Government Contract Bid Protests
Whether a protester has standing to challenge a government bid process or award is typically clear for actual bidders, but it can be less clear for lower-tier participants like subcontractors and prospective bidders. The Federal Circuit recently added some clarity.
Stablecoin to Access Capital to Accelerate Green Building Market Transformation
Stablecoin enabled finance could help us scale the transformation of the built environment to the speed and scale the natural environment requires
Improving Legal Workflow with AI: Practical Litigation Tips
Within the last year, the legal industry has witnessed a surge in AI-based programs designed to improve workflow, legal research, and legal drafting, such as Westlaw Co-counsel. AI technology, although new, offers significant benefits for helping attorneys enhance their workflow. However, it is not a substitute for an attorney’s legal knowledge, skill, and independent judgment.
DOE Issues First Solicitation for AI Data Center and Energy Co-Location on Designated Federal Land
by Ashleigh Myers, Adam J. Weaver, Robert A. James, Sidney L. Fowler and Samuel Bucher
On September 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Applications (RFA) seeking proposals from U.S. companies to develop AI data centers co-located with advanced energy projects at the Idaho National