Measures seeking to block or rein in data center construction are gaining momentum at the state and local level, as Americans ...

Construction of new data centers in the U.S. fell for the first time since 2020 despite soaring demand for artificial-intelligence computing capacity, as developers face delays in permitting, zoning ...

In data center construction, leaders prioritize speed over short-term savings, deploying robots, drones and automation within days to accelerate timelines. The question has shifted from “Does this ...

At least 40% of all AI data centers slated for completion in 2026 will be delayed, according to a data analytics group. AI ...

The hurdles to getting data center projects underway has led to a construction slowdown in the industry's largest hubs, exacerbating the supply shortage for markets with record low vacancy. At the end ...

Data center construction spending surpassed office spending for the first time in December 2025, totaling roughly $3.5B for the month, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The Census figures exclude ...

Demand for artificial intelligence computing capacity continues to climb, but data center capacity under construction in primary U.S. markets was down at the end of last year for the first time since ...

At the start of 2025, Stafford County’s economic development director, Liz Barber, predicted that data centers could go from zero to “a lot” within three years’ time. One year later, the county is ...