# Data Center Construction Market

> Data Center Construction Market valued at USD 65.60 billion in 2025, forecast to reach USD 219.14 billion by 2035 at 12.82% CAGR, led by AI campuses.

Publisher: Data Center Market Research & Consulting | DC Market Insights  
Author: DC Market Insights Research Desk  
Published: 2026-10-06  
Last updated: 2026-10-06  
Next review: Apr 2027  
Page: https://www.dcmarketinsights.com/report/data-center-construction-market

## Key takeaways

- More Than 23 GW Under Construction Lifts Work Put in Place to 9.79 GW-Equivalent
- Campuses Over 100 MW Take 58.7% of Construction Value by 2035
- Development Costs Rose 21% per MW Since Late 2024
- GPU and Neocloud Campuses Grow to USD 27.83 Billion by 2035

**Frequently Asked Questions**

**What is the size of the Data Center Construction Market in 2025 and 2035?**

USD 65.60 billion in 2025, rising to USD 219.14 billion by 2035. DC Market Insights estimates the market at USD 19.19 billion in 2020.

**How fast is the Data Center Construction Market growing?**

12.82% a year from 2025 to 2035. Growth was faster, at 27.87% a year, between 2020 and 2025 as hyperscale and AI campuses moved into full construction.

**Which construction type leads the Data Center Construction Market?**

Electrical construction, with USD 27.29 billion or 41.6% of the market in 2025. Mechanical construction grows fastest at 13.74% a year as liquid cooling adds piping and cooling plant to each hall.

**How much does data center construction cost per MW?**

About USD 6.70 million per MW worldwide and USD 6.55 million per MW in the United States in 2025, according to DC Market Insights estimates of contractor value that exclude land, IT equipment, owner-furnished equipment and design fees.

**Which region leads the Data Center Construction Market?**

North America, with USD 43.74 billion or 66.7% of 2025 value. The Middle East and Africa grows fastest at 17.48% a year.

**Which data center type spends the most on construction?**

Hyperscale data centers, with USD 33.91 billion or 51.7% of 2025 value. GPU and neocloud providers grow fastest at 17.30% a year, reaching USD 27.83 billion by 2035.

**Who are the leading companies in the Data Center Construction Market?**

Turner Construction holds about 13% of the market in 2025 (DC Market Insights estimate). Holder Construction, DPR Construction, Clayco, HITT Contracting, Hensel Phelps, Skanska, AECOM, Jacobs, EMCOR, Comfort Systems USA, Quanta Services, Sterling Infrastructure, Exyte, Mercury Engineering, Kirby Group Engineering and Larsen & Toubro also compete.

**Which country spends the most on data center construction?**

USD 41.62 billion in the United States, or 63.5% of 2025 value, followed by China at USD 2.78 billion. India grows fastest among large country markets at 17.99% a year (DC Market Insights estimate).

## Market by region (USD million)

## Dataset

| Series | Value | Unit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Market size 2025 | 65,600 | USD million |
| Revenue CAGR | 12.82 | % |
| Market size 2035 | 219,140 | USD million |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the size of the Data Center Construction Market in 2025 and 2035?

USD 65.60 billion in 2025, rising to USD 219.14 billion by 2035. DC Market Insights estimates the market at USD 19.19 billion in 2020.

### How fast is the Data Center Construction Market growing?

12.82% a year from 2025 to 2035. Growth was faster, at 27.87% a year, between 2020 and 2025 as hyperscale and AI campuses moved into full construction.

### Which construction type leads the Data Center Construction Market?

Electrical construction, with USD 27.29 billion or 41.6% of the market in 2025. Mechanical construction grows fastest at 13.74% a year as liquid cooling adds piping and cooling plant to each hall.

### How much does data center construction cost per MW?

About USD 6.70 million per MW worldwide and USD 6.55 million per MW in the United States in 2025, according to DC Market Insights estimates of contractor value that exclude land, IT equipment, owner-furnished equipment and design fees.

### Which region leads the Data Center Construction Market?

North America, with USD 43.74 billion or 66.7% of 2025 value. The Middle East and Africa grows fastest at 17.48% a year.

### Which data center type spends the most on construction?

Hyperscale data centers, with USD 33.91 billion or 51.7% of 2025 value. GPU and neocloud providers grow fastest at 17.30% a year, reaching USD 27.83 billion by 2035.

### Who are the leading companies in the Data Center Construction Market?

Turner Construction holds about 13% of the market in 2025 (DC Market Insights estimate). Holder Construction, DPR Construction, Clayco, HITT Contracting, Hensel Phelps, Skanska, AECOM, Jacobs, EMCOR, Comfort Systems USA, Quanta Services, Sterling Infrastructure, Exyte, Mercury Engineering, Kirby Group Engineering and Larsen & Toubro also compete.

### Which country spends the most on data center construction?

USD 41.62 billion in the United States, or 63.5% of 2025 value, followed by China at USD 2.78 billion. India grows fastest among large country markets at 17.99% a year (DC Market Insights estimate).

## How to cite

Data Center Market Research & Consulting | DC Market Insights, "Data Center Construction Market", updated 2026-10-06, https://www.dcmarketinsights.com/report/data-center-construction-market