Data Center Construction - What the Future Holds

Описание: Data centers are basically warehouses that store information instead of things. And they represent a large and growing share of today’s commercial and industrial construction projects:

-Data centers currently account for about a third of all new office construction in the U.S.

-That share is expected to increase to 40 percent by 2030.

In the first quarter of 2025, data center construction accounted for fully 1 percent of the nation’s entire gross domestic product, according to a report by the Apollo Academy.

-The main factors behind this growth phenomenon are twofold: The dramatic increase in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), both of which require vast amounts of data storage capacity.

Modular Construction: The Flexible Future of Data Centers

Modular construction involves prefabricated units that are assembled onsite. Modular data centers can include nearly all the systems required for a structure, such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. They can also include meeting rooms and office space.


As with all construction projects, building a data center entirely onsite can pose difficult challenges, such as:

Bad weather slowing or halting production
Treacherous terrain aggravating safety risks
Difficulty in finding skilled local contractors and workers
Supply chain issues, especially in remote areas
Permitting and zoning issues


Factory-built advantages
Modular construction offers effective solutions to these problems. The modular units are typically fabricated in a controlled factory environment, which provides several benefits:

Modular units can be produced much faster than construction onsite.
Production can proceed in all weather conditions.
Difficulties finding local contractors and workers are avoided.
Materials can be stored nearby, eliminating supply chain risks.
Production schedules are more predictable.
The factory setting enhances worker safety.

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