Arcadis Secures $9.2M of Data Centre Projects in Germany

Arcadis has announced four new data centre project wins in Germany through its recently acquired subsidiary KUA, marking an expansion of its presence in one of Europe’s most competitive infrastructure markets. 

Together, the new contracts are worth €8M (US$9.2M) and will see Arcadis and KUA deliver early-stage and construction-phase services for hyperscale and colocation developments in Frankfurt and Berlin.

These latest wins bring Arcadis’ total number of active data centre projects to 229 globally. The company is currently supporting delivery of over 15GW of capacity – equivalent to the annual power demand of more than 11 million homes or the total wind power added across Europe in 2024.

Alan Brookes, CEO of Arcadis, says: “These wins reflect the strength of our strategy in Europe and the value created by combining KUA’s specialist data center capabilities in architecture, design, engineering and planning with Arcadis’ global expertise in site selection, program and cost management and sustainability advisory.

“With the total data centre market estimated at around €300bn (US$350bn) –  and design and engineering firms typically capturing 10 to 15% – this represents a multi-billion-euro opportunity for us and highlights the buoyancy of the sector and the bespoke solutions we can offer. 

“As demand accelerates, clients need partners who can navigate complexity and deliver at speed. By uniting cutting-edge design, due diligence and local insight, we are well positioned to shape the next generation of smarter, greener, more efficient data centres.”

Frankfurt and Berlin lead European data growth

Frankfurt and Berlin continue to be two of Europe’s fastest-growing data centre hubs. Frankfurt remains central to interconnection in the region, while Berlin is emerging as a location of choice for hyperscale developments. 

Arcadis’ work in these cities reflects an ongoing surge in infrastructure investment across the continent, as operators compete for power, land and planning approvals.

This model supports faster mobilisation and reduces programme risk by addressing key challenges at the start of the development lifecycle. 

In Germany, where regulatory frameworks can vary regionally, these services are essential to moving projects forward with confidence.

Supporting demand for scalable capacity

The global data centre sector is set to reach US$1tn in market value by 2030, fuelled by rapid growth in cloud services, AI and tightening data localisation rules. 

Europe is experiencing a wave of demand from both hyperscale operators and colocation providers, all aiming to bring new capacity online quickly and at scale.

For developers, that creates pressure to identify buildable land with sufficient power availability and to secure planning approval within shorter timeframes. 

The KUA-led projects in Germany demonstrate how early engagement with experienced technical partners can reduce delays, de-risk investment and support ongoing compliance.

These four contracts also signal increased demand for due diligence and feasibility services across the region. 

Arcadis’ ability to combine local delivery expertise with global programme management makes it well suited to complex infrastructure schemes in dense urban environments.

Integrated delivery across global markets

Since acquiring KUA, Arcadis has continued to build out its data centre offering in Germany and across Europe. 

KUA brings specialist knowledge in architecture, engineering and planning, while Arcadis contributes experience in cost, risk, programme and sustainability services.

This combination provides clients with a single partner throughout the full data centre lifecycle – from initial site analysis and feasibility to full construction oversight. 

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards evolve, Arcadis is also supporting clients in integrating sustainability into their design and delivery plans from the outset.

With its global portfolio growing and regional capacity rising, Arcadis is positioning itself as a key delivery partner in Europe's most competitive digital corridors. 

The new projects in Frankfurt and Berlin add to a pipeline of work designed to meet surging demand for scalable, secure and sustainable infrastructure.