Top 10: Construction Companies Building Data Centres

The global demand for data centres continues to surge, driven by the rapid expansion of cloud computing, AI and digital services. 

Key players in the construction sector are rising to the challenge, delivering advanced, resilient infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s digital economy. 

While established giants like AECOM and Turner Construction still dominate, new entrants are reshaping the industry with innovative solutions and global reach. 

Here, we highlight the Top 10 data centre construction firms defining the future of mission-critical infrastructure worldwide in 2025.

10. DPR Construction

• Location: US
• CEO: George Pfeffer
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1990

DPR Construction is one of the largest data centre contractors in the US, and consistently ranks among the top five mission-critical facility builders in the country.

The company’s deep partnerships with the technology sector, paired with an agile approach and expertise in speed-to-market, have made DPR the go-to for fast-expanding AI and cloud rollouts across North America and key global locations. 

Its culture of innovation in pre-construction and delivery sets it apart among US contractors.

9. Collen Construction

• Location: Ireland 
• CEO: Kara Stuart
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1810

Collen Construction is Ireland’s largest and oldest data centre specialist and a fast-growing player in European hyperscale builds. 

Renowned for full design and build capabilities and a Centre of Excellence, Collen partners with top cloud and tech providers to deliver resilient, scalable facilities. 

Its meticulous, collaborative project management streamlines schedules and risk, enabling rapid expansion across the continent. 

Collen’s influence continues to grow as demand for European data centre capacity surges.

8. Mercury Engineering 

• Location: Ireland
• CEO: Eoin Vaughan
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1972

Mercury Engineering provides full-spectrum managed design, build and commissioning services for Europe’s largest tech clients. 

Pioneering modular methods and energy-efficient innovations, Mercury has executed some of the most technically advanced projects in the region. 

Its prowess in hyperscale and colocation projects has earned it a reputation as an indispensable partner to cloud providers expanding in Europe.

7. Turner Construction Company

• Location: US
• CEO: Peter J. Davoren
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1902

Turner Construction’s global footprint and record US$39bn backlog as of August 2025, much of which is data centre–focused, make it a dominant builder for both hyperscalers and enterprise clients. 

Its project portfolio spans the world, with extensive work in North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. 

Turner’s ability to deliver complex, highly resilient and scalable infrastructure on time and within budget has set the mark in a demanding industry.

6. Mace

• Location: UK
• CEO: Jason Millett
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1990

Mace is a global construction and consultancy firm providing development, construction, operations and advisory services. 

Its specialist teams deliver high-quality data centres through integrated, tailored support across the full property lifecycle. 

Mace’s expertise spans programme and project management, cost consultancy, construction management and delivery. 

Working closely with clients, the company has developed some of the sector’s most resilient facilities, incorporating secondary power supplies, advanced security, underground floors and fault-tolerant infrastructure to meet the growing demands of mission-critical digital infrastructure.

5. Skanska

• Location: Sweden
• CEO: Anders Danielsson
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1887

With more than 130 years of experience, Skanska is one of the world’s largest development and construction firms, operating across Europe and the US. 

As the built environment accounts for nearly 40% of global energy-related emissions, Skanska is committed to driving sustainable construction. 

Skanska UK aims to cut Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, while advancing energy efficiency and low-carbon materials to accelerate decarbonisation across the sector.

4. Jacobs

• Location: US
• CEO: Bob Pragada
• Founded: 1947

Jacobs Solutions Inc., a US-based global services firm, delivers engineering, construction and scientific consulting to governments, organisations and corporations. 

The company leads in integrated planning, architecture, project management and commissioning for data centres, and has been ranked #1 Data Center Design Firm and #1 Data Center Engineering Firm by Building Design + Construction. 

In the past decade, Jacobs has delivered 17 million square feet of white space and 3,600 MW of power demand, representing over US$30bn in construction value worldwide.

3. Equans

• Location: France
• CEO: Jérôme Stubler
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1929

EQUANS is a global leader in multi-technical services and a subsidiary of Bouygues Group. 

It brings European technical expertise and a turnkey model to data centre construction and commissioning. 

With projects across France, the UK and continental Europe, the company stands out for its end-to-end lifecycle management, energy optimisation and tailored decarbonisation strategies. 

EQUANS leverages group synergies to deliver diverse, scalable campuses, often prioritising innovation in cooling and power management. Its performance in both greenfield construction and legacy support makes it a true European heavyweight.

2. AECOM

• Location: US
• CEO: Troy Rudd
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1990 (history dates back to 1910)

AECOM is revered for its comprehensive lifecycle services – master planning, engineering, construction and sustainability consulting – delivered across 43 countries. 

Its global team are trusted advisors and builders for hyperscalers, governments and enterprises, steering projects from concept to completion. 

AECOM’s presence, especially through AECOM-Tishman, signals technical excellence and robust execution, making it a strategic partner for AI-ready and ESG-aligned facilities. 

Investments in innovation, digital tools and decarbonised construction processes show its commitment to futureproofing data centre environments for clients worldwide.

1. Fluor

• Location: US
• CEO: Jim Breuer
• Founded: ​​​​​​​1912

Fluor has become a global standard-bearer for data centre megaprojects, deploying sophisticated engineering and construction solutions worldwide. 

Known for modular methodologies, Fluor frequently delivers hyperscale and mission-critical facilities for the world’s largest tech giants, enabling future-focused capacity and sustainability. 

Its multidisciplinary approach covers design, procurement, construction, and operations, giving clients the flexibility to scale in rapidly changing environments. 

With a vast workforce and proven record in value engineering and logistics, Fluor’s involvement signifies any project’s global gravitas. 

The company’s pivot to support booming AI and cloud workloads cements its role at the frontier of digital infrastructure.