Despite concerns over a potential slowdown, there remains ongoing momentum in the data center construction market. The complexity of these projects continues to widen as increased investment continues to pour in for new, massive data centers.
JE Dunn Construction National Director of Mission Critical Chris Teddy noted that a surge of new entrants into the data center space is clogging preconstruction pipelines as inexperienced clients seek guidance.
“Preconstruction is more bogged down than we’ve seen in a long time, as new players work to get a pulse on the market to understand what it truly takes,” Teddy said. “As they move further upstream, it’s created added strain on our preconstruction team as they try to help these newcomers understand how to tackle the market.”
Teddy emphasized JE Dunn’s deep involvement in preconstruction services, market analysis and innovation in infrastructure solutions, highlighting JE Dunn’s critical advisory role in helping clients navigate early-stage planning and technical demands.
“With so much activity, remaining diligent on procurement and preconstruction is more important than ever. Getting ahead of supply chain constraints and cost volatility can make all the difference,” Teddy said.
As JE Dunn continues the ever-evolving work of positioning itself at the center of the industry’s rapid expansion, its teams lean on early-involvement and adaptive strategies to demonstrate the company’s role in sustaining and accelerating data center development in 2025 and beyond.
Click the link below to read more about how contractors are approaching data center demands from Sebastian Obando with Construction Dive.
