Forecast rise in material prices set to push up data centre costs

Critical construction material prices could rise by more than a tenth over the summer, driving up the cost of data centre projects in particular, a report has warned. Consultancy Currie & Brown said the cost of aluminium could soar by 12.4 per cent in the… The post Forecast rise in material prices set to push up data centre costs appeared first on Construction News.

Bedford’s £9.3bn data centre scheme designated development of national significance

The decision means the government rather than the local council will decide on Questpit's application to develop one of the UK's most powerful data centres. The post Bedford’s £9.3bn data centre scheme designated development of national significance appeared first on Property Week.

Tritax Big Box signs development agreement for second Chelmsford data centre

The company's asset manager will oversee development of the 125-megawatt data centre, which Tritax said would be one of the largest in the UK. The post Tritax Big Box signs development agreement for second Chelmsford data centre appeared first on Property Week.

Government to launch data centre design contest

The Architects’ Journal Government to launch data centre design contest The government and the RIBA are to launch a national data centre design contest to explore how the nation’s booming wave of new centres could match the ‘civic ambition’ of ‘Britain's greatest infrastructure’ The post Government to launch data centre design contest appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Lack of data centre space begins to bite following record take-up in 2025, Savills says

According to the firm, the UK’s data centre vacancy rate has compressed sharply in the last decade, from 27% in 2016 to 8% in Q1 2026. The post Lack of data centre space begins to bite following record take-up in 2025, Savills says appeared first on Property Week.

CNBC - How Fiber Will Speed Up America’s Internet, 17082022

Fibre connections provide users with fast reliable internet. But only 43% of U.S. households have access to a fibre internet connection. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law promises to bridge this digital divide, with $65 billion dedicated to expanding access to broadband internet to all Americans. Such government support have caused a spike in the demand for fibre products. CNBC visit Corning, the world’s largest manufacturer of optical fibre, to understand the technology

FT - Segro profits soar over demand for warehouse space 18022022

The London-listed Warehouse owner, Segro, confirmed that adjusted pre-tax profits rose 20% on year in 2021 to £356m. A rush for warehouse space by e-commerce companies, data centre operators and food delivery groups has increased demand for warehouse space which has helped push up the valuation of Segro's portfolio by almost 30% to £18.4bn

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