Data Center Estimating: Understanding The Key Factors That Shape Project Costs
More than 5.2 gigawatts of new data center capacity is being built in the U.S., and an additional 8.1 gigawatts of new capacity is in planning and permitting stages. This would amount to around $32 to $36 billion of business investments in construction in 2026 alone (CBRE, 2026). With projects moving this quickly, accurate data center estimating is critical to keeping budgets aligned with...