Amazon pauses construction of second HQ in Virginia following job cuts

This artist’s drawing shows the next phase of the company’s headquarters redevelopment to be built in Arlington (NBBJ/Amazon via AP)

Amazon is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Virginia following the biggest round of lay-offs in the company’s history.

The Seattle-based company is delaying the beginning of construction of PenPlace, the second phase of its headquarters development in northern Virginia, said John Schoettler, Amazon’s real estate chief.