Data centre developers squeezed by inflation and skilled labour shortages

By Daniel Gayne2022-10-20T09:28:00

Vast majority are struggling to meet demand, T&T survey reveals

A succession of economic headwinds have seen data centre construction projects pitted in an intense competition for resources with life science and gigafactory developers, according to Turner & Townsend.

The consultant’s report on the sector found that record-breaking inflation, alongside delays to material deliveries and shortages in skilled labour, was squeezing margins.

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