Semiconductor Construction News roundup August 2024
If they come, can we build them? Some views of the leading Mega Builders.
Richard Casey
Introduction
August has been a crazy and difficult time for the Semiconductor Industry. Some clients have announced massive restructuring programs that may have a rippling effect across the Global Semicon Construction industry.
For those impacted by these announcements, please remember that there is a whole global ecosystem that requires your skills and expertise. Maybe you will find your next opportunity within the Semicon industry or maybe you will find it one step beyond. Either way, our thoughts are with you and we wish you well.
So, here is a selection of some of the other interesting articles for the Semicon Construction industry from August.
If they come, can we build them? Some views of the leading Mega Builders.
Semiconductor construction projects are Mega*Mega Projects with budgets that start in the low Billions and reach mind blowing figures. They have durations measured in years and take thousands of resources to build them. So what does it take to lead these projects? Lets hear from some of the industries leading mega builders on what they belive are the key skills sets of Mega Builders.
How do we solve the problems of Construction labour Shortages? Here is a proposal for developing apprenticeship programs.
Call for US to copy Germany apprentice model to offset labour shortages in construction.
Finally, If you want a good book to read on How to manage Mega projects,
How big things get done by Brent Flyberg and Dan Gardner is a great read.
We need to find innovative ways to lead and manage these mega programs. If there are breakthrough systems out there, please send them me via in mail or leave a comment to share with all.
Semiconductor construction funding Announcements.
Funding leads to construction so here are some of the latest EU & USA Chip funding announcements along with some interesting news from new locations.
ESMC receives $5Billion in Funding on day of groundbreaking
Turkey to Invest $5B in developing domestic Chip production
Saudi Arabia makes significant moves in semiconductor sector
SK hynix could get $1 billion to support $3.87 billion advanced packaging facility in the U.S
HP receives funding for expansion of Manufacturing services in Oregon
Latest Project announcements & Projects you might not know about!
The industry just keeps on growing. Even with some project delays a number of new facilities have started construction or have come online. Here is a selection of the August Announcements.
EMEA Projects
Belgan Compound Semiconductors in Belgium may be saved
APAC Projects
Infineon Kulim Opening Ceremony (Video)
India Starts construction of TATA plant
Swedish Nefab opens 25,000 sqft semiconductor packaging facility in Penang suburb
AMR Projects
KoMiCo to establish largest US Facility in Mesa Arizona
Edwards Breaks ground on New Semicon Facility in Alabama
Pixart Argentina and Qualcomm Plan Semiconductor Plant in Panama
Finally, some other Semiconductor Construction news:
And then there are other interesting bits and some questions? Did you know that the semiconductor industry drives growth in the Energy and Solar industries? What is an AI factory?
How semiconductors are building the Solar Industry.
Europe wants to develop AI Factories
TSMC Collaborates with Suppliers to Innovate Chemical Material Packaging to Enhance Green Benefits
Wrap Up.
Remember, only read the one's you are interested in and if you have any that you wish to share, send them to me and I will pass them on. If I have missed any key announcements, please add a link in the comments and I will update at the first opportunity.
Until next month, remember #wearefabbuliders
