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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Hoar Construction data center developments across 1 states, including AL.

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zoning75%

legal75%

opposition75%

environmental67%

moratorium58%

government50%

electricity42%

announcement25%

water17%

News ClipWBHM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Court hearing in case challenging Birmingham data center to resume next month

A court hearing in Jefferson County, Alabama, is set to resume next month in a lawsuit challenging the city of Birmingham's permitting of a hyperscale data center by Nebius and Hoar Construction. Residents Rob and Gail Sansome allege the city illegally permitted the project, violating zoning ordinances and causing harm from construction noise and vibrations. The lawsuit also questions the validity of permits issued before a temporary moratorium and new regulations were enacted, with the city contending the project is exempt.

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7/18/2026

News ClipWBHM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Judge rules Birmingham residents can proceed with suit to halt data-center construction

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge ruled that two Birmingham residents can proceed with their lawsuit to halt construction of a Nebius data center in the Oxmoor Valley neighborhood. The residents allege the city violated zoning ordinances when granting permits for the project. The decision allows a hearing to move forward on the residents' request for a temporary injunction against construction.

legal zoning opposition moratorium government environmental

7/11/2026

News Clipwvtm·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Neighbors’ bid to halt Oxmoor Valley data center construction heads to hearing

Oxmoor Valley residents have filed a lawsuit against Nebius, Hoar Construction, and Lakeshore Data Center, along with the City of Birmingham, alleging illegal construction of a data center and seeking to halt the project due to noise, dust, and vibrations. A judge has ordered work delays and will hear testimony regarding a temporary injunction next week. The plaintiffs' attorney expressed confidence in their case, while the defendants' attorneys highlighted potential high bond costs for the plaintiffs.

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7/10/2026

News Clipwvtm·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Greater Birmingham Humane Society sues over Nebius data center near planned animal campus

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has filed a lawsuit against the City of Birmingham and developers over a proposed Nebius data center in Oxmoor Valley, citing concerns about noise, heat, and lighting impacting thousands of animals at its planned adjacent campus. This new legal challenge adds to an existing lawsuit filed by local residents regarding similar environmental and quality-of-life issues. Meanwhile, the City of Leeds has approved a one-year moratorium on data centers.

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7/10/2026

News Clipwvtm·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Judge hears lawsuit challenging Birmingham data center construction

Residents in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley have filed lawsuits against several companies and the city to halt the construction of an AI data center, citing illegal construction and zoning concerns. A Jefferson County judge is currently hearing the case, though a request for an injunction to stop work was not granted immediately. The legal battle continues as residents express concerns about the facility's impact.

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7/2/2026

News ClipBirminghamWatch·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Lawsuit Challenges Nebius Data Center Project and City Regulations in Birmingham

Oxmoor Valley residents have filed a third lawsuit against Nebius, Lakeshore Data Center, Hoar Construction, and the city of Birmingham, seeking to halt construction of the 300-megawatt BHM01 project. The lawsuit contends that recently approved zoning ordinance revisions are void and that project permits issued after a moratorium are defective. A judge is scheduled to hear arguments for a temporary restraining order.

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6/30/2026

News ClipWBRC·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Oxmoor Valley residents expand lawsuit over Nebius AI factory, target $90M Milan Parkway land flip

Oxmoor Valley residents have expanded their lawsuit against Nebius AI's data center project in Birmingham, Alabama, alleging a fraudulent $90 million land-flipping scheme. The amended complaint details accusations that intermediate companies inflated the land cost through rapid resales and challenges the project's compliance with city zoning laws. Residents are seeking an injunction to halt construction and potentially form a class action for damages.

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5/29/2026

News ClipBirminghamWatch·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

New Legal Filing Suggests Birmingham Helped Developers Evade Data Center Moratorium

A recent legal filing in a class action lawsuit against the city of Birmingham and Nebius alleges civil conspiracy to develop the BHM01 data center in Oxmoor. Opponents claim the city helped developers evade a data center moratorium and inflated property values in a series of quick sales. Plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to halt the project and have filed an amendment to add additional companies as defendants.

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5/29/2026

News ClipBham Now·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

$40 million in permits issued for new Birmingham data center

Three permits totaling $40 million have been issued for a new Nebius AI data center in Birmingham, Alabama. Hoar Construction received the permits for the 300-megawatt facility, which will be located at the former Regions Lakeshore Operations Center site. The data center is designed for advanced artificial intelligence workloads and is expected to create around 100 jobs.

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5/18/2026

News ClipThe Bama Buzz·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

$40 million in new building permits for Birmingham data center

Three building permits totaling $40 million were issued for a new AI data center in Birmingham, Alabama. Hoar Construction received the permits for the 300-megawatt facility, which will be operated by Nebius Group N.V. and located at the former Regions Lakeshore Operations Center site.

announcement zoning

5/18/2026

News ClipBirminghamWatch·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Battle Against Oxmoor Valley Data Center Fizzles but Residents Left With Concerns

The bureaucratic battle against the proposed Nebius AI data center in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley has fizzled, as city officials determined Nebius does not need city approval for its power infrastructure due to zoning interpretations. Despite public opposition and a temporary city-wide moratorium on data centers, the Nebius project is exempt as it was already in the permitting process, clearing its path forward. Residents remain concerned about environmental impacts, electricity use, and noise pollution.

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4/24/2026

News ClipBham Now·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

New 75-acre data center in Birmingham issued building permit

A new 75-acre data center project in Birmingham, Alabama, led by Nebius and involving Hoar Construction, recently secured a $7 million building permit. The facility is designed to support advanced AI workloads and high-performance computing systems.

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4/13/2026