The data center construction market is driven by the increasing demand for data storage and processing capabilities due to the growth of the digital economy, cloud computing, and big data analytics. The trend towards edge computing and the internet of things (IoT) is also driving the demand for smaller, distributed data centers. Additionally, the need for more energy-efficient and sustainable data centers is becoming increasingly important. The market is highly competitive, with companies competing to offer the most advanced technology, security features, and cost-effective solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had an impact on the market, with increased demand for remote working and cloud-based services leading to an uptick in data center construction. Overall, the market is expected to continue to grow as the demand for data storage and processing continues to increase.
The global Data Center Construction Market was valued at US$ 50,520.5 Mn in 2020 and is expected to reach US$ 95,388.9 Mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2021 and 2028.
Key Leaders in the Data Center Construction Industry:
1. DPR Construction, Inc.
Founded in 1990, DPR Construction, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA. The company operates in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and has completed projects in more than 30 countries. DPR Construction specializes in commercial and industrial construction, including data centers. In March 2022, DPR Construction announced that it had completed a new data center in Oregon for an undisclosed client.
2. Turner Construction Co.
Turner Construction Co. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City, USA. The company operates in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Turner Construction is a subsidiary of the German construction company, Hochtief, and specializes in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. In September 2021, Turner Construction announced that it had completed the construction of a new data center in Ashburn, Virginia, for an undisclosed client.
3. Holder Construction Company
Founded in 1960, Holder Construction Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The company operates in the United States and has completed projects in Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Holder Construction specializes in commercial and industrial construction, including data centers. In December 2021, Holder Construction announced that it had completed a new data center in Texas for an undisclosed client.
4. Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, USA. The company operates in the United States and has completed projects in Asia and Europe. Hensel Phelps specializes in general contracting and construction management services. In November 2021, Hensel Phelps announced that it had completed a new data center in Colorado for an undisclosed client.
5. Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based construction company. Balfour Beatty US was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA. The company operates in the United States and has completed projects in Canada and the Caribbean. Balfour Beatty US specializes in general contracting and construction management services, including data centers. In February 2022, Balfour Beatty US announced that it had been awarded a contract to build a new data center in Texas for an undisclosed client.
6. Helix Electric
Founded in 1985, Helix Electric is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA. The company operates in the United States and has completed projects in Guam and Mexico. Helix Electric specializes in electrical construction services for commercial and industrial projects, including data centers. In January 2022, Helix Electric announced that it had completed an electrical infrastructure upgrade for a data center in Arizona.
7. Sudlows
Sudlows is a UK-based company that was founded in 1912. The company is headquartered in Manchester, UK, and operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sudlows specializes in electrical and mechanical engineering services for data centers, telecommunications facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. In February 2022, Sudlows announced that it had been awarded a contract to design and build a new data center in the UK.
8. Kraus Anderson Construction
Kraus Anderson Construction was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The company operates in the United States and has completed projects in Canada and Mexico. Kraus Anderson specializes in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services, including data centers. In October 2021, Kraus Anderson announced that it had been selected to manage the construction of a new data center in Minnesota for an undisclosed client.
9. The Beck Group
Founded in 1912, The Beck Group is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA. The company operates in the United States and Mexico and provides architectural design, construction, and development services for a variety of industries, including data centers. In December 2021, The Beck Group announced that it had been awarded a contract to build a new data center in Texas for an undisclosed client.
10. PCL Construction Enterprises
PCL Construction Enterprises was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company operates in Canada, the United States, Australia, and the Caribbean. PCL Construction specializes in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services, including data centers. In October 2021, PCL Construction announced that it had been awarded a contract to build a new data center in Virginia for an undisclosed client.
*Definition- Data center construction refers to the process of designing, building, and equipping facilities that house computing infrastructure for the purpose of storing, managing, and processing digital data.
