United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Insight
Published: 23 July 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF) | Author: Govind and Krishna
The United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.0% from 2025 to 2035, driven by rising investments in hyperscale and colocation facilities, increasing AI and cloud computing adoption, expanding edge data center deployments, and government support for digital infrastructure. Growing demand for energy-efficient, high-density computing facilities is further accelerating construction activity across the country.
United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Forecasts to 2035
- The United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Size was estimated at USD 14.47 Billion in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 7.0% from 2025 to 2035.
- The United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market Size is expected to reach USD 28.53 Billion by 2035.
Notable Insights for the United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market
- Segmentation Based on infrastructure, IT infrastructure, electrical systems, and power distribution & cooling solutions collectively accounted for nearly 72% of the market share in 2025, supported by increasing hyperscale deployments and AI-ready facility requirements.
- Segmentation based on by facility type, Tier III, Tier IV, and hyperscale data centers represented approximately 68% of the market in 2025, reflecting growing demand for high-availability digital infrastructure from cloud service providers and enterprise customers.
- AECOM and Schneider Electric reported revenues of approximately USD 16.10 billion, respectively, reinforcing their leadership in sustainable data center engineering, electrical infrastructure, energy management, and mission-critical construction projects.
- Jacobs Solutions Inc., Arup Group, and Mercury Engineering continue expanding their data center portfolios. Jacobs generated approximately USD 11.50 billion in revenue, highlighting its strong position in delivering complex digital infrastructure across Europe.
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Why Buy This Report
- Provides a comprehensive assessment of the United Kingdom data center construction market, covering hyperscale developments, colocation expansion, AI-driven infrastructure demand, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory trends shaping long-term market growth.
- Delivers valuable insights into construction technologies, cooling systems, electrical infrastructure, modular data centers, renewable energy integration, and digital infrastructure investments across the United Kingdom.
- Assists contractors, engineering firms, investors, cloud service providers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure developers in identifying growth opportunities, evaluating competition, and making informed investment decisions.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom data center construction market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market
- AECOM
- Arup Group Limited
- Jacobs Solutions Inc.
- Mercury Engineering
- ISG Ltd.
- Skanska UK plc
- Turner & Townsend
- Schneider Electric SE
- Vertiv Holdings Co.
- DPR Construction.
Recent Developments:
- In October 2025, Equinix announced the expansion of its South Mimms, Hertfordshire data center campus, adding AI-ready capacity designed to support next-generation cloud and hyperscale workloads across the United Kingdom.
- In September 2025, AECOM collaborated with National Grid under a major infrastructure framework to strengthen power connectivity supporting future hyperscale data center developments and digital infrastructure expansion across the United Kingdom.
Market Segmentation:
United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market, By Type
- Tier I
- Tier II
- Tier III
- Tier IV
United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market, By Infrastructure
- IT Infrastructure
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Mechanical Infrastructure
- General Construction
United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market, By Data Center Type
- Enterprise Data Centers
- Colocation Data Centers
- Hyperscale Data Centers
- Edge Data Centers
United Kingdom Data Center Construction Market, By End User
- Cloud Service Providers
- BFSI
- IT & Telecommunications
- Government
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Retail & E-commerce
- Others
Expert Views:
The United Kingdom data center construction market is expected to experience sustained growth through 2035 as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation continue driving demand for advanced digital infrastructure. Rising investments in hyperscale campuses, modular construction techniques, liquid cooling technologies, and renewable-powered facilities are encouraging developers to build more efficient and resilient data centers. Companies focusing on sustainable design, rapid project execution, and energy optimization are expected to strengthen their competitive position as the country's digital economy continues to expand.
Author: Govind and Krishna By Decisions Advisors and Consulting