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While no contractors have been officially announced for the project, Tesla procurement manager Jessica Munoz told the Community Impact Newspaper that two general contractors have been selected but not yet named. The firm also is looking for subcontractors for various jobs including site logistics, painting, flooring, fireproofing, interior finishing, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical projects. — Construction Dive
In July, Tesla announced the purchase of a site near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to build its largest electric car assembly plant, dubbed "Giga Texas." The ambitious opening date has reportedly been set to May 1, 2021. View full entry
The new factory will build Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck pickup and will be a second U.S. manufacturing site for the Model Y small SUV, largely for distribution to the East Coast. — AP News
According to AP News, the factory will be built on 2,100 acres near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, making it the company's largest auto assembly plant. The plant will be approximately 4 million square feet and has already begun construction. View full entry
Inspired by the recently unveiled Tesla Cybertruck, Lars Büro has imagined a Cybunker, "a modular architecture that can be deployed as a hi-tech depot, an ADU, or an off-grid residence." Made with a rigid steel "monocoque" structure, the aerodynamic module is able to withstand grueling... View full entry
