Technology Construction

Applied Digital AI Data Center July 2025 Update

In the heart of Ellendale, North Dakota, the Applied Digital AI Data Center known as Polaris Forge 1 (Previously ELN02) is steadily emerging as one of the largest purpose-built AI data centers in the United States. This July 2025 site update highlights remarkable progress at the Applied Digital project, designed to set new standards…

Constructing 100 MW of AI Infrastructure: How Applied Digital Built for the Future in Ellendale

As demand for artificial intelligence continues to soar, the AI infrastructure needed to power it is scaling just as rapidly. A 2024 report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that global spending on AI infrastructure will exceed $200 billion by 2028, driven by an explosion in compute-heavy applications like large language models and…

Pioneering the Future: Applied Digital’s Unmatched Speed to Market

Roland Davidson, EVP of Engineering at Applied Digital, emphasizes the company’s unparalleled capability in swiftly bringing innovations to the market. Leading a seasoned and diverse team, Davidson highlights their proficiency in power procurement, engineering, and construction, reaffirming Applied Digital’s position as an industry frontrunner.

Revolutionizing High Performance Computing

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and supercomputing capabilities is skyrocketing. As businesses across various industries seek to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, analytics, and complex code, finding a reliable partner that can provide comprehensive solutions becomes crucial. This is where Applied Digital comes in. Erik…

Teeing Up an Abandoned Golf Course For Development with Drone Surveying

MP Design Group uses drone LiDAR technology to begin the redevelopment process. Rome, NY- The greens are overgrown, the fairways are now part of the rough, and the tee boxes are extinct at an abandoned golf course in Biloxi, Mississippi. That’s why the team at MP Design Group was hired to create a feasibility study…

Using Drone LiDAR to Complete an As-Built Survey

Rome, NY- Traditionally, the documentation of As-Built construction surveys relied on conventional methods such as total stations and digital photogrammetry. However, the team at Spatial Data Consultants (SDC), an expert geospatial consulting firm in High Point, North Carolina, is using drone LiDAR technology to more efficiently create accurate and precise As-Built Surveys. CLICK HERE and…

Can Technology Solve a Skilled Labor Shortage?

At Cable-Tec Expo 2019 in New Orleans, one main topic arose in almost every conversation: the cost of creating new public infrastructure or replacing what currently exists. One company, Clearfield, believes it has a solution to this problem. It is aiming to cut fiber deployment costs considerably by reducing the need for skilled labor. Daniel Litwin,…