Global Data Center Construction Outlook to 2030

Description

Data centres have become critical infrastructure supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital services and the global digital economy. As organisations increase their reliance on data-intensive technologies, demand for new data centre capacity continues to accelerate, creating significant opportunities across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Against this backdrop, the report examines the global pipeline of data centre construction projects, analysing developments by region, project stage, investment value and market participants. In addition, it provides visibility into the scale and pace of activity across major markets worldwide.

GlobalData currently tracks thousands of data centre projects worldwide, with North America remaining the largest market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Furthermore, the report explores how hyperscale operators, cloud service providers and colocation companies are driving demand for large-scale digital infrastructure. It also evaluates the impact of AI-driven computing, data sovereignty requirements, edge computing and power availability on future construction activity. Industry forecasts indicate continued strong growth in the data centre construction market through the next decade, supported by increasing demand for cloud services and AI infrastructure.

Why does the Global Data Center Construction report matter now?

The global data center industry is entering a period of unprecedented expansion. Driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, growing cloud workloads and increasing digitalisation, demand for new facilities continues to rise. Meanwhile, governments and enterprises are investing heavily in digital infrastructure to support economic growth, innovation and connectivity. As organisations scale computing capacity to meet evolving requirements, analysts expect data centre construction investment to increase significantly over the coming years.

However, growth is not without challenges. Developers are increasingly facing constraints related to power availability, permitting processes, land acquisition, sustainability requirements and supply chain pressures. Consequently, these factors are reshaping where and how new facilities are being developed, creating both risks and opportunities for market participants.

Understanding these market dynamics is essential for organisations looking to capture opportunities in one of the fastest-growing construction sectors globally.

Key topics covered

• Global data centre construction market outlook to 2030
• Regional forecasts and growth opportunities
• Global data centre project pipeline analysis
• Hyperscale data centre development trends
• AI infrastructure and cloud computing demand drivers
• Data centre investment and funding activity
• Construction activity by project stage and region
• Key market participants and competitive landscape
• Emerging markets and high-growth locations
• Power infrastructure, sustainability and development challenges
• Future outlook for digital infrastructure investment

How will the Global Data Center Construction report benefit you?

• Gain visibility into the global data centre construction pipeline through 2030
• Identify high-growth markets, regions and project opportunities
• Understand how AI and cloud computing are driving construction demand
• Assess investment trends and future market potential
• Benchmark competitors and leading market participants
• Support business development and market expansion strategies
• Prioritise resources based on regional opportunities and project activity
• Make informed investment and strategic planning decisions using proprietary market intelligence

How companies use this report

• Identify upcoming data centre construction opportunities
• Develop market entry and expansion strategies
• Target high-value projects and investment opportunities
• Support business development and sales planning
• Evaluate regional market attractiveness
• Benchmark competitors and market positioning
• Assess future demand for construction, engineering and technology services
• Inform investment, partnership and acquisition decisions
• Support long-term strategic planning and resource allocation

Who will benefit from this report?

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft (Azure)
• Google
• Meta
• Apple
• Oracle
• Alibaba Cloud
• Tencent Cloud
• ByteDance
• Digital Realty
• Equinix
• NTT Global Data Centers
• CyrusOne
• QTS Data Centers
• Vantage Data Centers
• STACK Infrastructure
• Iron Mountain Data Centers
• EdgeConneX
• Global Switch
• GDS Holdings
• ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC)
• Keppel Data Centres
• Goodman
• Segro
• GLP
• Prologis
• Digital Realty (development teams)
• Vantage Data Centers (development teams)
• STACK Infrastructure (development teams)
• Trammell Crow Company
• Hines
• Lendlease (selected markets)
• Brookfield (digital/infrastructure arms)
• Blackstone (data center platforms/portfolio)
• Stonepeak (digital infrastructure platforms)
• KKR (digital infrastructure platforms)
• Turner Construction
• DPR Construction
• AECOM
• Jacobs
• Skanska
• Fluor
• Bechtel
• Bouygues Construction
• VINCI Energies
• Laing O’Rourke
• Balfour Beatty
• Mace
• Multiplex
• Kajima
• Obayashi
• Taisei
• Samsung C&T
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
• China State Construction Engineering (CSCEC)
• Mercury Engineering
• Exyte
• Bouygues Energies & Services
• ABB (EPC/solutions arms)
• Schneider Electric (systems + integration ecosystem)
• Vertiv (systems + delivery partners)
• Arup
• WSP
• AtkinsRéalis
• Ramboll
• AECOM (design)
• HDR
• Corgan
• Gensler
• Duke Energy
• Dominion Energy
• National Grid
• ON
• RWE
• Enel
• Engie
• Iberdrola
• EDF / EDF Renewables
• NextEra Energy
• Ørsted
• Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
• DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)
• TAQA (Abu Dhabi)
• Schneider Electric
• Vertiv
• Eaton
• ABB
• Siemens
• Cummins
• Caterpillar
• Kohler
• GE Vernova (selected electrical equipment)
• Trane
• Johnson Controls
• Carrier
• Alfa Laval (heat exchange/cooling components)
• Blackstone
• Brookfield
• KKR
• Stonepeak
• DigitalBridge
• Macquarie Asset Management
• EQT Infrastructure
• Apollo
• Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

Including job functions like:

• IFM Investors
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Managing Director
• Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
• Chief Development Officer / Head of Development (Data Centers)
• VP / Director – Data Center Development / Expansion
• VP / Director – Design & Construction / Capital Project
• Head of Real Estate / Site Selection / Land Acquisition
• Director / Head of Program Management (PMO) – Mission Critical
• Project Director / Senior Project Manager (Data Centers)
• Pre-Construction Director / Estimating Director
• Bid / Tender / Proposals Manager (Mission Critical)
• Commercial Director / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor
• Procurement Director / Strategic Sourcing Manager (Construction/MEP/Equipment)
• Director / Head – Engineering (MEP) / Technical Director
• Commissioning Director / Commissioning Manager
• Facilities Engineering Director / Operations Director (Data Centers)
• Director – Energy & Infrastructure / Utilities Strategy
• Grid Connection / Interconnection Manager (Large Loads)
• Sustainability / ESG Director (Data Centers)
• Supply Chain Director / Category Manager (Critical equipment)
• Market Intelligence Manager / Competitive Intelligence Manager
• Strategy & Corporate Development Director
• Sales Director / Business Development Director (Data Center vertical)
• Product / Segment Manager (Data Center / Mission Critical)
• Investment Director / Infrastructure Fund Manager (Digital Infrastructure)
• Management Consultants / Infrastructure Advisory Leads

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