Skanska to build U.S. Southeast data centers for $1.2 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to construct four new data centers in the southeastern United States. The project is valued at $1.2 billion and will be booked in the U.S. order intake for the third quarter of 2026.
Construction company Skanska has secured a contract to build four new data centers in the southeastern United States. The project is valued at approximately $1.2 billion, which will be included in Skanska's U.S. order bookings for the third quarter of 2026.
The four data centers will cover a total area of approximately 75,000 square meters. The scope of work includes the construction of the shell and interior fit-out for technical spaces, support areas, and office functions. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and is expected to be completed within the same quarter.
This contract with an existing client highlights Skanska's ongoing involvement in the data center construction market in the U.S. The increasing demand for data services continues to drive investment in data center infrastructure, necessitating new construction and expansion projects.