Amherst, NY • Western NY
University at Buffalo North Campus, Amherst, NY 14260
46,000 sq ft academic AI supercomputing center at UB North Campus providing up to 15 MW of computing power. Features a closed-loop water system capturing waste heat to heat the campus. Gilbane Building Company is actively procuring local trade subcontractors with construction starting November/December 2026 and completion in January 2028.
Buffalo Rising· Oct 14, 2026
Consortium projects the facility will serve as a premier shared academic research resource for leading New York institutions while creating regional contracting opportunities and sustainable thermal campus reuse.
Empire State Development and SUNY capital coordination require compliance with state MWBE (16% MBE, 14% WBE) and SDVOB (6%) goals, high-density electrical grid interconnection (15 MW), and specialized cooling integration.
Public hearing not yet opened as of 2026-10-14; no public testimony found.
Amherst · Planning Board
208, 214 & 226-280 Joe McCarthy Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
Amherst · Town Board / City Council
1790, 1860 & 1920 N French Rd & 999 Campbell, Amherst, NY 14068
Amherst · Planning Board
2190-2200 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221