Data centers surpass general office construction in U.S.

Summary

Data center construction reached an annualized rate of $50.7 billion in April, surpassing general office construction at $43.8 billion. This shift reflects increased investment in AI infrastructure and a lagging traditional office market. Data centers now account for approximately 52% of total private office construction spending.

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