September 6, 20231 yr 2 minutes ago, John7165 said: I hate to be Hannah head scratcher, but when I see these pictures of the progress on the site, then match that up with Intel's stated goal to start producing chips in 2025, a little over two years away, and compare this photo of a completed fab and I just wonder how are they going to do it. The preparation work is more than likely the most time consuming part of the project by a large margin. Gotta make sure everything is perfect because it'll be VERY costly to fix once there is a massive building on top of the problem.
September 6, 20231 yr 25 minutes ago, John7165 said: I hate to be Hannah head scratcher, but when I see these pictures of the progress on the site, then match that up with Intel's stated goal to start producing chips in 2025, a little over two years away, and compare this photo to a completed fab and I just wonder how are they going to do it. Pretty sure once the initial ground work is done, the buildings probably go up pretty fast. They look similar to warehouses which go up super fast. These facilities needed a ton of concrete and work done before they can get the actual buildings up.
September 6, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, John7165 said: I hate to be Hannah head scratcher, but when I see these pictures of the progress on the site, then match that up with Intel's stated goal to start producing chips in 2025, a little over two years away, and compare this photo to a completed fab and I just wonder how are they going to do it. It's Intel. They're not. They're basically playing the GC for whoever's going to buy this place when they finally hit rock bottom.
September 6, 20231 yr 8 minutes ago, columbus17 said: It's Intel. They're not. They're basically playing the GC for whoever's going to buy this place when they finally hit rock bottom. Yea that’s not at all true.
September 6, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: Pretty sure once the initial ground work is done, the buildings probably go up pretty fast. They look similar to warehouses which go up super fast. These facilities needed a ton of concrete and work done before they can get the actual buildings up. They’re about 6-8 months delayed at this point. The crane that’s needed to fully build this out is still in *the UK* last time I checked so I’d say expect it by 2026. Edited September 6, 20231 yr by wpcc88 Changed its location from Israel to the UK.
September 6, 20231 yr Author 1 hour ago, wpcc88 said: They’re about 6-8 months delayed at this point. The crane that’s needed to fully build this out is still in *the UK* last time I checked so I’d say expect it by 2026. What crane is that?
September 6, 20231 yr 46 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: What crane is that? It’s called Big Carl, google it. I believe it’s supposed to be on site Q1 2024. Edited September 6, 20231 yr by wpcc88
September 7, 20231 yr 8 hours ago, wpcc88 said: It’s called Big Carl, google it. I believe it’s supposed to be on site Q1 2024. Here's a picture of Big Carl... It takes over 250 trucks to transport it! More about Big Carl found here: https://www.astrocrane.com/what-is-the-big-carl-crane/
September 8, 20231 yr 21 hours ago, Luvcbus said: Here's a picture of Big Carl... It takes over 250 trucks to transport it! More about Big Carl found here: https://www.astrocrane.com/what-is-the-big-carl-crane/ That is one "Whale" of a crane! Too bad it won't be used in German Village.
September 8, 20231 yr Well hopefully they don't need Big Carl because he's going to be in Somerset until 2025 being used to build Britain’s first new nuclear power plant in 30 years... They used (are using?) a Buckner HeavyLift Cranes’ Liebherr Model LR 13000 for the fabs in Arizona. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/big-crane-build-huge-fabs.html#gs.5gofx7
September 9, 20231 yr 6 hours ago, 17thState said: Well hopefully they don't need Big Carl because he's going to be in Somerset until 2025 being used to build Britain’s first new nuclear power plant in 30 years... They used (are using?) a Buckner HeavyLift Cranes’ Liebherr Model LR 13000 for the fabs in Arizona. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/big-crane-build-huge-fabs.html#gs.5gofx7 Good possibility, Carl has been the rumor though not thoroughly confirmed I’ll admit. The Liebherr model sounds more plausible, but I did hear Carl from an Intel employee.
September 11, 20231 yr Another crane has joined the fun at Intel Infrastructure work around the site continues at a nice pace as well - Widening along Green Chapel Rd on the northern edge of the site continues And a new, wider Mink Street begins to take shape along the eastern edge of the site
September 22, 20231 yr First awards made under CHIPS Act includes $24.3 million for Ohio coalition "The first major award has been made under the federal CHIPS and Science Act, the $52.7 billion bill that is meant restore production of semiconductors to the U.S., and it includes $24.3 million for a coalition of partners led by the state of Ohio. The Defense Department on Wednesday handed out $238 million to establish eight of what it calls Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hubs across the country, including the $24.3 million for the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium, a multistate, regional initiative led by Ohio. President Biden signed the bill into law more than a year ago. It provides $39 billion in financial assistance for semiconductor companies. Another $11 billion is for research and development and $2 billion is for military applications, including the award this week from the Defense Department. The Commerce Department expects to begin awarding money to semiconductor companies and suppliers later this year. The award for Ohio comes as the state continues to lay the groundwork for Intel. Intel has applied for aid under the CHIPS Act, and the federal government has said it expects money to begin flowing to semiconductors companies before the end of the year." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/information-technology/2023/09/22/first-chips-act-awards-include-24-3-million-for-ohio-coalition/70912917007/
September 24, 20231 yr Construction work in New Albany remains on track, union leader says "Intel’s $20 billion investment in New Albany is meant to unleash a powerful ecosystem in central Ohio and beyond in which suppliers of the semiconductor giant set up shop near the two plants Intel is building, resulting in even more jobs and dollars flowing to the area. “The progress of the suppliers is about on schedule under a five-, six year construction journey,” said Kenny McDonald, president and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, the region’s most powerful civic and business organization. How quickly the fabs and suppliers will be developed here will depend on Intel’s business, customer attraction and the timelines for when those customers will need the chips that Intel makes, he said. “It’s an enormously complex synchronization of events,” he said. “It’s really fascinating to watch all this come together.” Union workers on the site say construction work remains on track and that they’ve been able to meet Intel’s needs. Currently, about 500 workers are on site, says Mike Knisley, secretary-treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council. Intel has said that 5,000 to 7,000 construction workers could be on the site eventually. Knisley says the project has been slower than anticipated to ramp up, but that has given workers time to prepare the site for what’s ahead." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/manufacturing/2023/09/24/intel-construction-on-schedule-but-suppliers-largely-a-mystery/70899370007/
September 25, 20231 yr Came across this a little earlier- Nice view of the foundation work that continues on site
September 26, 20231 yr Ohio Department of Development releases update on Intel Ohio Department of Development today announced the official disbursement of a $600 million onshoring grant to Intel Corporation to support the company’s new manufacturing campus in Central Ohio. The grant provides $300 million apiece for two chip factories, or fabs, to support Intel’s commitment to create 3,000 jobs, $405 million in annual payroll, and more than $20 billion in fixed asset investment by Dec. 31, 2028. Intel has invested more than $3 billion combined between the money that has been spent and the current contractual commitments for the site, which the company has dubbed “Ohio One.” Intel has grown its Ohio supplier footprint from about 150 when the project first was announced to more than 300 current suppliers. Those suppliers come from every region in Ohio and include businesses from more than 38 counties. Approximately 92 percent of the construction workforce on site are Ohio residents, and construction workers from 59 of Ohio’s 88 counties have contributed so far. Since holding its ceremonial groundbreaking in September of 2022, Intel has been preparing the 926-acre site and building the fabs. So far, Intel has completed full-site leveling, grading, excavation, and preparation for both fabs, has produced the majority of its site stormwater management system, and has produced 40 percent of its permanent site utilities infrastructure for electricity, gas, water, and sanitary sewer. In addition, it has executed its first onsite concrete plant, supplying most of the site concrete needs, and has placed 16,000 cubic yards of concrete. Walls and support columns for the first sub-utility trench are also in progress. Additional support being provided by the State of Ohio includes $500 million for water, wastewater, and local road infrastructure, as well as $300 million for an onsite water reclamation facility.
September 27, 20231 yr I love the part about how this is benefiting Ohio with suppliers coming from 38 counties!!! That’s huge!!
September 27, 20231 yr Tried to check as many Intel related infrastructure projects as I could yesterday while we were in the NAIBP area. I must say, things are evolving rapidly! Clover Valley Rd, which forms the western border of the site, is now paved and crews are installing street lights. Intel is just ahead on the right The Clover Valley extension from Jug to Mink is almost finished. In a couple weeks, the intersection at Jug and Clover Valley will close. The fence will be removed and a new intersection will be built connecting Clover Valley at Jug where it used to dead end. The intersection at Mink and Jug is also being rebuilt. You can see streetlights rising in the distance along some of the finished sections of Mink Mink St widening between 161 and the Intel site begins to take shape The rebuilt intersection at Green Chapel Rd and Clover Valley Rd on the northwest corner of the site
September 27, 20231 yr Ugh, Jug. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 27, 20231 yr 11 hours ago, OhioFinest said: I love the part about how this is benefiting Ohio with suppliers coming from 38 counties!!! That’s huge!! Something I've observed in my career that has me working with companies from all over the country is that companies in Ohio LOVE working with other companies in Ohio. I've had well into triple digit clients coast to coast and all the nicest clients I have ever had have worked at Ohio companies. It's honestly a really cool phenomenon nobody ever talks about. There are a lot of great people in this state doing awesome work they are proud of.
September 27, 20231 yr The status of the Intel plant one year after groundbreaking "Since Intel announced it would be planting roots in central Ohio, local businesses have been booming. Intel continues to be one of Columbus's biggest investments to date. Columbus has taken on the challenge. “We're thinking big. we've promised big and we plan to deliver big,” said Kenny McDonald, president and CEO of Columbus Partnership. Intel broke ground last September and has already brought in suppliers both locally and abroad. Columbus continues to prepare for the billion-dollar industry. The Columbus Partnership said that along with the hubs on the plant, Intel plans to put money toward workforce development, research and training facilities along with investments in education. “They've established education partnerships in middle schools and everything else working on the next generation of employees that they're going to have,” said McDonald. “Not just initially with this plant, but for years to come.” So far, the project has already employed around 500 people on the construction site and roughly another 500 to 600 offsite." Full story found here: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/09/26/intel-is-a-year-after-groundbreaking-
September 30, 20231 yr Intel details latest K-12 education initiative in Ohio "Intel is partnering with an online learning organization for its latest education funding initiative in Ohio. Khanmigo, an artificial intelligence offshoot of Khan Academy, will be used in several Ohio schools thanks to funding from Intel, which is laying down big roots in central Ohio and across the state. Khanmigo offers an AI tutoring chatbot in math and science for students — generally in grades six through twelve — and a lesson and test planning teaching assistant for educators, according to an Intel fact sheet. Intel has committed $300,000 in funding for the first year of the pilot program, a spokesperson for Intel said. That will largely cover its implementation, training, data and other costs. Intel has pledged to invest heavily in Ohio education — both at the K–12 and higher education levels. Since last year, the tech giant has announced initiatives like Moonshot Ohio, which offers after-school and summer programming, and projects platform Intel Future Skills. It also said last September it would allocate $17.7 million to the Ohio Semiconductor Education and Research Program, which is funding proposals led by seven universities in Ohio. Intel will eventually funnel $50 million total toward state higher education." https://www.nbc4i.com/intel-in-ohio/intel-details-latest-k-12-education-initiative-in-ohio/
October 2, 20231 yr Intel shares updated construction video "Construction for Intel's semiconductor facility in Licking County continues to move forward, with the company sharing new video showing the progress on Intel’s greenfield site. The project has moved from excavation into concrete pour. In addition to providing capacity for Intel’s next-generation products, the new Intel factories will support growing demand for the company’s foundry business, Intel Foundry Services." Drone footage from Friday can be found here: https://myfox28columbus.com/news/building-ohios-future-intel-beyond/intel-shares-updated-construction-video-from-licking-county-site-central-columbus-ohio-tech-technology-semiconductor-facility
October 3, 20231 yr Got a few more from Intel while we were in New Albany earlier today- From Mink From Miller From Green Chapel And a couple updates on Intel related infrastructure projects near the site: The new Clover Valley Rd extension is open Work has also started on the new intersection at Jug & Clover Valley. Once this is complete (in about three weeks), Clover Valley Rd will provide direct access to Mink St from the west side of the Intel site And a quick one looking north on Mink St from Jug. Intel is just ahead on the left
October 3, 20231 yr 43 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: Got a few more from Intel while we were in New Albany earlier today- From Mink From Miller From Green Chapel And a couple updates on Intel related infrastructure projects near the site: The new Clover Valley Rd extension is open Work has also started on the new intersection at Jug & Clover Valley. Once this is complete (in about three weeks), Clover Valley Rd will provide direct access to Mink St from the west side of the Intel site And a quick one looking north on Mink St from Jug. Intel is just ahead on the left With five big cranes and a couple of smaller ones, did you see them lifting any materials? Edited October 3, 20231 yr by John7165
October 3, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, John7165 said: With five big cranes and a couple of smaller ones, did you see them lifting any materials? Not today but it's so busy out there now that you gotta really pay attention to the road. It's interesting seeing all these projects happening at once. Just today, there were so many changes from last Monday, it took me four tries to get over to Mink St from Beech Rd! It's like a maze out there right now.
October 17, 20231 yr Thought I'd put together a small update on a few more of the Intel related infrastructure projects near the site A new intersection connecting Clover Valley Rd to the new Clover Valley extension looks close to opening up Mink St widening starting to take shape The new intersection at Clover Valley Rd and Harrison Rd is open. Another project that will kick off soon will extend Harrison Rd straight through the intersection above and connect it to Mink Harrison Rd will connect to Mink about half way between Miller and Jug here Once complete, this new street will form the southern border of the Intel site
October 24, 20231 yr Sorry couldn't get the link to embed, but here's a recent video of the two Intel fabs currently going up in Arizona. This gives us a good preview of what to expect in Central Ohio in just over a year. https://youtu.be/gjvtyQGUk-w?si=Rt9M_i-vu1_cadlN Edited October 24, 20231 yr by Luvcbus
October 30, 20231 yr With $20 billion from Intel, Ohio in mix to become US semiconductor manufacturing cluster "Ohio, already a $20 billion winner with Intel's decision to build two factories near Columbus, is in the running to become one of two semiconductor manufacturing clusters being developed as part of the federal CHIPS Act, according to U.S. Commerce Department officials. While there is broad interest from states in the $52.7 billion in subsidies available from the bill, called the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors in America, only a few states are in the running to become clusters, he said. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, in a speech last February, laid out the department's priorities for the two clusters of factories, also called fabs, by 2030. "Specifically, the U.S. will have at least two new large-scale clusters of leading-edge logic fabs, that will have been built by highly-skilled union labor," she said. "Each cluster will include a robust supplier ecosystem, R&D facilities to continuously innovate new process technologies, and specialized infrastructure. Each of those clusters will employ thousands of workers in well-paying jobs." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/manufacturing/2023/10/30/ohio/71321890007/
October 30, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, Luvcbus said: With $20 billion from Intel, Ohio in mix to become US semiconductor manufacturing cluster "Ohio, already a $20 billion winner with Intel's decision to build two factories near Columbus, is in the running to become one of two semiconductor manufacturing clusters being developed as part of the federal CHIPS Act, according to U.S. Commerce Department officials. While there is broad interest from states in the $52.7 billion in subsidies available from the bill, called the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors in America, only a few states are in the running to become clusters, he said. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, in a speech last February, laid out the department's priorities for the two clusters of factories, also called fabs, by 2030. "Specifically, the U.S. will have at least two new large-scale clusters of leading-edge logic fabs, that will have been built by highly-skilled union labor," she said. "Each cluster will include a robust supplier ecosystem, R&D facilities to continuously innovate new process technologies, and specialized infrastructure. Each of those clusters will employ thousands of workers in well-paying jobs." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/manufacturing/2023/10/30/ohio/71321890007/ So what does this mean for Intel's plan for 8 fabs. Who will be the other companies, if any, in the new designated cluster?
October 30, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, John7165 said: So what does this mean for Intel's plan for 8 fabs. Who will be the other companies, if any, in the new designated cluster? "In a Commerce Department document posted, the agency describes a cluster as a geographically compact area with multiple, commercial scale fabs owned and operated by one or more companies. Along with that comes a large, diverse, and skilled workforce; nearby suppliers; R&D facilities; utilities; and specialized infrastructure. "Each cluster will have the scale, infrastructure, and other competitive advantages required to ensure that chipmakers view continued expansion in the United States as economically attractive and core to their business models, even in the absence of future funding from the CHIPS Program Office," according to the document. In addition, the goal is to have U.S.-based workers develop and scale the technology underlying future generations of chips and that each CHIPS-funded fab will be supported by an ecosystem of reliable suppliers committed to operating and innovating in the U.S. The development of the clusters also is meant to ensure the military has access to leading-edge chips made in the U.S." Edited October 30, 20231 yr by Luvcbus
November 4, 20231 yr Found another recent picture of the two fabs currently being built in Chandler, Arizona. (Construction on these two fabs in Arizona started about a year before construction started in New Albany) https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1638/opinion-intel-is-poised-to-unleash-americas-innovation
November 10, 20231 yr 9 hours ago, CbusOrBust said: Couple quick ones from a little earlier at Intel Could you tell if any of them were in use?
November 10, 20231 yr 45 minutes ago, John7165 said: Could you tell if any of them were in use? I think a couple of them were but I was running late so I only passed through real quick. I'll be back in the NAIBP on Monday. I'll try to remember to get the binoculars out and check for you 🧐😅
November 10, 20231 yr Intel leading candidate for defense chips "Intel is a leading candidate to potentially receive billions of dollars from the federal government’s CHIPS Act for secure facilities that would produce semiconductors exclusively for military and intelligence applications, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The development of what the Journal calls a 'secure enclave' is part of an effort by the Biden administration to reduce dependence of the production of the tiny, critical devices on foreign sources, especially from Taiwan, that many experts say is vulnerable to an invasion from China, the Journal reported. Such a development could position Intel, which is investing $20 billion to build two chip factories in New Albany, as a big winner from the bill. The story said at least some of the operation could be in Arizona where Intel is adding two factories to its operations in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler. That expansion is about a year ahead of Intel’s factories being built in Ohio, which are expected to start production in 2025. Commerce officials have said they expect initial awards from the CHIPS Act to be made by year’s end. Ohio is also in the mix to become a U.S. semiconductor manufacturing cluster, Commerce officials have said." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/manufacturing/2023/11/10/report-intels-new-albany-factories-could-benef-leading-candidate-to-receive-grants-for-defense-chips/71502981007/
November 13, 20231 yr Although you can't see them all from all angles, they're up to 7 cranes now at Intel (plus a couple smaller ones)! (I'll have some Intel related infrastructure updates once I have a chance to put them together)
November 14, 20231 yr Progress check on a few more of the Intel related infrastructure projects that are currently underway- A new intersection that will connect the Harrison Rd extension to Mink St continues to take shape. This intersection marks the southeast corner of the Intel site. Looking north, cranes marking where the first two fabs will rise can be seen in the distance. Mink St widening continues The Clover Valley Rd rebuild, complete with streetlights, is open. Intel is just ahead on the right. Crews were working on new multi-use paths that will run along the Clover Valley Rd extension today New intersection at Jug and Mink A new intersection (at Jug) connecting Clover Valley Rd to the Clover Valley extension is also now open. This allows direct access from the west side of the Intel site to Mink St via Clover Valley Rd
November 15, 20231 yr Author 2 hours ago, Luvcbus said: Drone picture from two weeks ago I spy a tower crane amidst all the crawlers. Likely the first of many!
November 15, 20231 yr 11 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I spy a tower crane amidst all the crawlers. Likely the first of many! Crane rentals have to be at least $1m a month here.
November 21, 20231 yr Tech Consortium to further position Ohio as ‘Silicon Heartland’ "A new partnership has been established between Intel, JobsOhio, and the Ohio Grants Alliance, forming a semiconductor supply chain consortium in Ohio’s “Silicon Heartland.” “When we were working to attract Intel to establish its semiconductor fab facility in Ohio, we knew that most of the jobs would be created from the supply chain that followed, the establishment of this semiconductor consortium can play an important role in establishing Ohio as the Silicon Heartland.” The goal is to better position Ohio to become one of two new semiconductor clusters in the United States. It’s also meant to help current and prospective Ohio suppliers compete for new federal grant funding. Intel has agreed to serve as the anchor institution in the consortium to support existing suppliers and attract other key suppliers to Ohio. In January of 2022, Intel announced its selection of Ohio for its two semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Since then, Intel has grown its Ohio supplier footprint from approximately 150 to more than 300 current suppliers. Officials expect the creation of the Silicon Heartland Supplier Consortium will contribute to Ohio’s position as a leading contender for these federal funds." https://www.wdtn.com/news/ohio/tech-consortium-to-further-position-ohio-as-silicon-heartland/
November 21, 20231 yr You know it's real when Homage has it on a t-shirt: https://www.homage.com/products/the-silicon-heartland
November 24, 20231 yr Just saw this little nugget in an article out of the Toledo Blade. Hopefully we see some announcements out of these soon: "Additionally, Ohio is in active discussions with more than 30 out-of-state semiconductor suppliers that are considering investing in Ohio to support Intel’s operations." https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2023/11/22/ohio-intel-silicon-heartland-consortium/stories/20231120149
December 3, 20231 yr Picture in today's Dispatch: "Work continues on the massive Intel computer chip manufacturing facility being built in New Albany. The company is preparing for the 2025 opening of a $20 billion plant consisting of two four-story clean room factory buildings, connected by an underground tunnel. This view looks west from Mink Street." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/manufacturing/2023/12/03/ohio-leaders-intel-form-consortium-for-chips-act-billions/71716639007/
December 10, 20231 yr Made a quick loop around the Intel site a couple hours ago and checked a few of the ongoing infrastructure projects: The portion of Clover Valley Rd that forms the western border of the Intel site is back open to traffic. It's been widened to three lanes and streetlights have been installed The portion of Green Chapel Rd that forms the northern border of the site is moving along as well. The eastbound lanes are finished and crews are currently working on the westbound lanes. Another roundabout on Green Chapel Rd is being built at one of the northern entrances to the site Mink St widening still has a ways to go. I'd say it's not quite half way complete. The rebuilt intersection at Jug St and Mink St is open. Next, crews will widen the remaining portion of Jug St from here to the Harrison Rd roundabout
December 27, 20231 yr New Albany’s Silicon Heartland: How it changed in 2023 and what’s next "New Albany has seen rapid development since Intel announced in January 2022 that it had selected the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park to be the location for a chip manufacturing project worth billions..." Here is how 2023 unfolded and some of what's next for Intel and vicinity: https://www.nbc4i.com/intel-in-ohio/new-albanys-silicon-heartland-how-it-changed-in-2023-and-whats-next/ Edited December 27, 20231 yr by Luvcbus
January 3, 20241 yr On 12/27/2023 at 12:15 PM, Luvcbus said: New Albany’s Silicon Heartland: How it changed in 2023 and what’s next "New Albany has seen rapid development since Intel announced in January 2022 that it had selected the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park to be the location for a chip manufacturing project worth billions..." Here is how 2023 unfolded and some of what's next for Intel and vicinity: https://www.nbc4i.com/intel-in-ohio/new-albanys-silicon-heartland-how-it-changed-in-2023-and-whats-next/ "NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — The Silicon Heartland, home to Intel’s Ohio One project, is slated to be finished in 2027." Are we to assume from this the first phase of fab construction is being pushed back from 2025 to 2027? If true, that sense of urgency conveyed at the Newark press conference has slowed down.
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