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Data center construction hits record despite development headwinds

Report says precommitted space and dropping vacancy show demand outpacing supply
Data center demand among users continues to outstrip construction, according to Cushman & Wakefield. (Joseph Furio/CoStar)
Data center demand among users continues to outstrip construction, according to Cushman & Wakefield. (Joseph Furio/CoStar)
CoStar News
September 16, 2026 | 9:16 P.M.

Data center construction based on capacity buildouts in the Americas has reached record levels amid rising capital investment, though concerns are mounting about the environment and the potential loss of control over artificial intelligence technologies.

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