7,116 contractors, 52 metros, 14 trades: where America’s data center construction workforce actually is — and the specialist gaps hiding in Tier-1 markets.
The DataCenterUPS Contractor Index — Q3 2026 Read More »
TL;DR Nvidia’s Rubin chip (2026) generates 2.3 kilowatts of heat per chip — nearly double its predecessor — and rack densities are scaling with it. Phoenix’s ambient heat load compounds the problem: a 120°F summer day narrows every thermal margin your cooling system depends on. Most cooling contractors are still quoting air-cooling rules of thumb
An honest 2026 comparison of the four brands that dominate US data center standby power — lead times, Tier 4 paths, service networks, and when each makes sense.
Caterpillar vs Cummins vs Rehlko (Kohler) vs MTU: Data Center Generators in 2026 Read More »
Updated August 2026. The short answer: Vertiv has the broadest combined air-plus-liquid portfolio and the deepest US service bench — from Liebert CRAC heritage to CoolChip coolant distribution units (CDUs) and liquid-cooling services. Schneider Electric vaulted into a top-two liquid cooling position by acquiring a 75% stake in Motivair ($850M, closed February 2025), pairing Uniflair
Updated August 2026. The short answer: lithium-ion has become the default battery specification for new data center UPS installations, while VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) remains the right choice for budget-driven projects, smaller server rooms, and sites with strict fire-code constraints. Lithium-ion costs more upfront — typically 1.5 to 2 times the VRLA price — but lasts
Lithium-Ion vs VRLA Batteries for Data Center UPS: 2026 Decision Guide Read More »
TL;DR Nashville’s city council used eminent domain to block a hyperscale data center from acquiring a site near the Nashville Zoo — a rare but legally sound move, per CoStar reporting. This is not an isolated event: cities across the U.S. are deploying zoning, environmental review, and now property law to slow or redirect large
TL;DR Nashville’s city council approved eminent domain to halt a data center project near its zoo — a first-of-kind legal move that signals community opposition has matured into real project-stopping power. A US lawmaker is drafting a Data Center Bill of Rights that would formalize community consent, noise limits, water disclosure, and grid impact rules
TL;DR Nashville’s city council approved eminent domain to halt a data center project near its zoo — a first-of-kind legal move that signals community opposition has matured into real project-stopping power. A US lawmaker is drafting a Data Center Bill of Rights that would formalize community consent, noise limits, water disclosure, and grid impact rules
FM-200, FK-5-1-12, and inert gas compared for data centers in 2026: extinguishing mechanism, footprint, hold time, and the regulatory outlook that now decides.
FM-200 vs FK-5-1-12 vs Inert Gas: Data Center Fire Suppression Compared (2026) Read More »
Caterpillar vs Cummins vs Generac data center generators compared: size ranges, fuel options, paralleling, service networks, and best-fit buyers for 2026.
Caterpillar vs Cummins vs Generac: Data Center Backup Generators Compared (2026) Read More »
