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Construction of Nucor’s $4 billion sheet steel mill in West Virginia is on schedule for a 2027 opening.

The Mason County plant is Nucor’s largest investment, creating 800 full-time jobs.

The project has caused a housing shortage in the area, spurring new development and infrastructure needs.

APPLE GROVE, W.Va. (WV News) — Construction of Nucor Corp.’s $4 billion sheet steel mill in Mason County is moving forward on schedule, with structures continuing to rise. Production is expected to begin in 2027, company officials said.

The facility covers 1,700 acres between W.Va. Route 2 and the Ohio River and is designed to be one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly steel mills in the world. It will include electric arc furnaces and galvanizing lines,

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