Switch announces plans for data center campus outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📍 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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Action Required
Data center campus in a ConXtech target metro (Pittsburgh). No GC selected — engage Switch's construction/development team now to position ConXtech for Phase 1 structural steel. Identify A/E team and track permitting through Allegheny County or surrounding municipality.
Why This Matters
Switch is a major data center developer announcing a new campus in Pittsburgh — a ConXtech target metro for conventional steel. With no GC or structural engineer selected yet, this is a prime early-engagement opportunity to influence the structural system decision. Data center campuses typically involve phased construction with significant repetitive steel framing.
ConXtech System
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Project Type
data center
Project Stage
Conceptual
Stories
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Estimated Size
500,000-2,000,000 sqft (campus, phased)
Total Project Value
$500M-$2B+ (phased campus)
Estimated Steel Scope
$5M-$20M+ per phase
Timeline Fit
Early planning — campus announcement. If site work begins 2026, structural steel procurement could align with late 2026 / Q1 2027 award.
Fit Assessment
strong fit
General Contractor
No GC Selected
Owner
Switch
Key Contacts
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