BuildOut: Inside the supply chain behind the AI boom
A long form guide to the mines, metals, grids, cables and logistics that sit behind artificial intelligence, written for curious readers who want more than headlines.
Follow the path from copper and rare earths in the ground to cables, transformers and server halls.
See how power grids, land, ports and policy all show up in real world infrastructure.
Read a narrative that brings together maps, timelines and numbers without jargon.
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What this ebook covers
BuildOut is a research report about the physical side of AI. It connects mines, metals, power, logistics, and policy into one story that you can read on a weekend and keep referring back to.
Data centers and footprint
Where hyperscale and edge sites are growing, how site choices happen in practice, and what that means for land, water, and nearby communities.
Power, grid, and generation
How AI’s exploding electricity is reshaping energy sources. How it is reviving old fuels, accelerating nuclear innovation, and redrawing global energy strategies.
Metals, minerals, and components
Copper, rare earths, transformers, cables, chips, and cooling hardware, explained from a supply chain point of view rather than a stock pitch.
Geopolitics and Policy
How geopolitics, trade policies, and export controls play a critical—and increasingly decisive—role in shaping the AI build-out and determining who leads the AI race.
Who is this e-book for?
BuildOut is written for people who want to understand how things actually work in the real world. You don’t need to be a power engineer or a trader. You just need curiosity and some patience for detail.
Supply chain and logistics folks who want to connect their world to AI.
People working in data centers, energy, or infrastructure who want a wider view.
Policy and economic development teams who want context, not just slogans.
Investors and analysts who prefer grounded stories over hot takes.
Curious readers who read Crossdock and similar newsletters for fun.
Pricing and what you get
BuildOut will be a one-time purchase priced at $14.99. It combines months of reading, data work, and interviews into a single, readable guide. The goal is to keep it as affordable as a couple of coffees while still supporting serious research.
A clear mental model for how AI depends on metals, grids, and logistics.
Vocabulary and reference points you can use in your own work and conversations.
A single place to point colleagues or friends when you want to explain the physical side of AI.
Prelaunch signups get:
Early notice when it goes live
The best price we offer
A free sample chapter by email
Frequently Asked Questions
When will BuildOut be released?
The research and visuals are in the final stages. Prelaunch readers will get the exact date and a sample chapter as soon as it is ready.
Is this is a decision making or investment tool?
No. Buildout is a research ebook and does not give investment, legal or project specific advice. It is meant to deepen your understanding and give you better questions to ask, not to replace your own analysis.
Is this for technical or non-technical readers?
Both. Buildout is written for curious readers who want depth without jargon. Whether you work in tech, policy, logistics, or just want to understand how AI infrastructure actually gets built, this guide meets you where you are.
Will this be free if I sign up now?
No. Buildout is a paid ebook priced at 14.99 USD. Pre signing up gives you early access, the best price we offer and a free sample chapter.
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