Heath datacenter construction updates

Microsoft is building a datacenter in the City of Heath, Licking County.

Why datacenters are needed

Datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for the technology we depend on at work and in our personal lives. Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual classroom or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you are using a datacenter. Local businesses, government, hospitals, and schools rely on datacenters every day to deliver goods and services to you.

Construction update—February 2026

Microsoft has contracted Ames Construction as the general contractor for the Heath datacenter in Ohio.

Mass grading construction is estimated to begin in February and completed in November 2026.

• Together with our general contractor Ames Construction, we will keep neighbors informed in advance of construction work.
• Completion of construction does not indicate datacenter operation/availability.

Construction hours

Permitted construction hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Staying connected

We will keep the community up to date via our Ohio page on the Microsoft in Your Community blog.

For construction related questions, email info@msftheathdatacenter.com or leave a message at 380-267-4449.

For community-related questions, email us at ColumbusDC@microsoft.com or leave a message at 513-301-1414.