The global data center construction market is estimated at USD 31.23 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 62.23 billion by 2032, registering a growth rate of 9% over the forecast period.
A data center is a facility a business uses to host computer systems, servers, network systems, and other related components to meet the business infrastructure needs. This involves storing, processing, and processing large amounts of crucial data, ranging from small servers to large-scale robust industrial equipment and dedicated client architecture. Building the data center is a critical task that requires meticulous planning in terms of location, storage, and hardware that will be used to maintain and control the environment within the data center. Location is an important factor to consider when planning the construction of a data center, as it is crucial to keep the environment cool. Data center computers, such as the server and the storage, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and generate a large amount of heat, which could lead to equipment failure, thereby affecting the efficiency of the service provider.
The market is being propelled by a surging demand for cloud applications, with the use of cloud storage driving this trend. It is estimated that a staggering 80% of all business workloads will transition to the cloud. This shift is further evidenced by the rapid increase in the number of files stored in the cloud, including a significant percentage of confidential data.
In addition, adopting a data center defined by health software stimulates the market. Medical expenses are increasing yearly, and the cost of optimization from the client's point of view is also at the center of concern. According to the Institute for Health Measurement and Assessment, by 2040, health spending is expected to reach about $ 18.28 trillion, while high-income countries will spend about $ 9,019 per person in 2040.
Several cloud-based companies, such as Google and Facebook, are focusing on investing in supercomputers that meet their hyperscale needs. For example, in mid-2020, Facebook plans to build its fifth hyperscale facility, an H-shaped building with an area of 2.5 million square feet. Additionally, in February 2019, CtrlS, India's largest data center player, announced its INR 2000 investment in establishing hyperscale infrastructure, which would be the world's largest Tier 4 hyperscale data center.
In addition, the sale of data center equipment designed to the specifications of the Open Compute Project is booming. The advanced cooling solution in next-generation data centers without additional modification promotes this market boom.
For example, in May 2020, Wiwynn announced the introduction of its advanced standalone liquid rack cooling solution with the next-generation Open Compute Project (OCP) server to meet the growing demand for high power consumption and computing density for the cloud.
As a result, data centers aim to be green, resulting in increased use of electricity from solar and wind power for data centers. Evaporative cooling, the use of low-emission building materials, and the reuse of waste are among the strategies used on green server farms. Plus, green server farms help run IT operations, power, and cooling bases efficiently. Additionally, to manage an increasing amount of data, companies are forced to operate numerous data centers, which are typically located in remote locations. This is another factor that is stimulating the market to build data centers.
On the other hand, the lack of resources and the popularity of containerized data centers are serious limitations in this business. Containerized data centers provide infrastructure support to organizations with a limited budget to build a data center, ultimately reducing demand for traditional data centers.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
9% |
Segments Covered |
By Type Of Infrastructure, Type Of Data Center, Organization Size, Vertical and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
Corgan, Currie & Brown Holdings Limited, DPR Construction, Holder Construction Company, AECOM, Arup, HDR, Jones Engineering Group, Turner Construction Company, Fortis Construction Inc, ISG plc, Skanska, Gensler, Schneider Electric, Structure Tone, MA Mortenson Company, Rogers-O'brien Construction CompanyLtd, Brasfield & Gorrie, Pepper Construction, The Boldt Company, and Others. |
Of these, North America is the prominent region in the global marketplace due to the presence of leading companies and end-users and the increased investments in adopting advanced technologies.
Some of the main participants operating in this market are
By Type of Infrastructure
By Type of Data Center
By Organization Size
By Vertical
By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
Innovations such as modular construction techniques, prefabricated data center components, advanced cooling systems, and the adoption of AI and IoT for facility management are driving efficiency and agility in Data Center Construction worldwide.
Sustainability has become a critical consideration in Data Center Construction globally, with a focus on energy-efficient designs, renewable energy integration, waste reduction strategies, and adherence to green building standards to minimize environmental impact.
The proliferation of edge computing, driven by the need for low-latency data processing and real-time analytics, is leading to the development of smaller, distributed data centers closer to end-users, thereby driving demand for specialized infrastructure and construction services globally.
Economic uncertainties, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions can influence investment decisions and project timelines in the Data Center Construction Market globally, affecting demand dynamics and market growth. However, the increasing digitization trend often mitigates these impacts, maintaining steady growth overall.
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