Entering the UK Data Centre Market: Opportunities and Strategic Considerations

The European data centre sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the escalating demand for digital services, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

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This Month's Contributors

Adam Thurley

Adam is a qualified building services engineer with 30+ years of experience working in the construction industry, initially working as a major contractor before moving into project management 13 years ago.
Michael Urie

Michael is a member of G&T’s market research team. He oversees our market analysis efforts, monitoring key trends and developments within the construction industry. Michael is involved in a number of our core publications, including G&T’s quarterly TPI reports and Market Updates.
Anjni Varsani

Anj is an experienced Cost Manager who has delivered BTR residential masterplans as well as portfolios within the hotel sector. She now focuses on G&T's Market Intelligence and analytics as well as providing market research services for clients. Her bespoke client sector analysis and reporting allows developers to make better decisions and achieve faster progress.
Paul Oliver

Paul believes in building strong relationships with project teams and being flexible to suit a client's approach to projects.

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Latest Articles

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Powering the Future: Modernising Ireland's Energy Infrastructure
- Resilient Future,
- Net Zero Carbon
Powering the Future: Modernising Ireland's Energy Infrastructure
By Michael Urie
How To Overcome The Key Challenges Facing Data Centre Construction
- Resilient Future,
- Connectivity
How To Overcome The Key Challenges Facing Data Centre Construction
By Adam Thurley
Ireland's Infrastructure Market: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
- Resilient Future,
- Latest Articles
Ireland's Infrastructure Market: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
By Michael Urie
Transport Net Zero: An Integrated Approach
- Resilient Future,
- Future of Mobility
Transport Net Zero: An Integrated Approach
By Nicky Wright

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This series has focused on the emerging concept of plant-based places, one that is gathering more interest in the industry. We have shown that a drive for net zero carbon and healthy environments has bolstered the choice of bio-based materials. Forthcoming regulation and innovative natural products are reinforcing this trend.

By Richard Francis

The Bio Revolution is Building
- Net Zero Carbon,
- Healthy Buildings
The Bio Revolution is Building
By Richard Francis
Bio-based buildings: 'The route to market would be a cautious one'
- Net Zero Carbon,
- Healthy Buildings
Bio-based buildings: 'The route to market would be a cautious one'
By Richard Francis
Bio-Based Buildings: 'Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations'
- Net Zero Carbon,
- Healthy Buildings
Bio-Based Buildings: 'Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations'
By Richard Francis

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Market Update

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Market Update Q1 2025
- Market Update
Market Update Q1 2025
By Michael Urie
Market Update Q4 2024
- Market Analysis,
- Market Update
Market Update Q4 2024
By Michael Urie
Market Update Q3 2024
- Market Analysis,
- Market Update
Market Update Q3 2024
By Katie Coulson
Market Update Q2 2024
- Market Analysis,
- Market Update
Market Update Q2 2024
By Willem van Zyl

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Carbon Strategy Series

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Net Zero and the Built Environment: Where Does It Go From Here?

It is hard to underestimate the changes we have seen in the last five years with the creation of net zero carbon frameworks and the growth of ESG. Arising at the same time, net zero carbon and ESG more broadly have begun to fundamentally alter the construction and operation of buildings.

By Richard Francis

Existing Buildings and Carbon Performance: Managing the Opportunities.
- Resilient Future,
- Net Zero Carbon
Existing Buildings and Carbon Performance: Managing the Opportunities.
By Richard Francis
New Buildings and Net Zero: Embodied Carbon is the Next Battleground
- Resilient Future,
- Net Zero Carbon
New Buildings and Net Zero: Embodied Carbon is the Next Battleground
By Richard Francis
How to become a net zero carbon company
- Resilient Future,
- Net Zero Carbon
How to become a net zero carbon company
By Richard Francis

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Modern Methods of Construction

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New Guidance Launched to Facilitate Insurance of Mass Timber Buildings
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
New Guidance Launched to Facilitate Insurance of Mass Timber Buildings
By Oliver Booth
The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction
By Matthias Holman
Modern Methods of Construction Series: Insurance, Onsite Challenges and Buildability
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
Modern Methods of Construction Series: Insurance, Onsite Challenges and Buildability
By Matthias Holman
Modern Methods of Construction Series: Procurement, Planning and the Role of Government
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
Modern Methods of Construction Series: Procurement, Planning and the Role of Government
By Matthias Holman

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Mass Timber Series

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Revisited: Mass Timber Commercial Developments – What do you need to know?

There has been a significant increase in interest for using mass timber within construction projects across the UK over the last few years. A combination of the UK Government’s net zero 2050 target, growing concern about the global climate crisis and people’s attitudes towards the spaces they live and work in has created a substantial shift in demand.

By Michael Urie

Leasing and Sales of Mass Timber Offices
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
Leasing and Sales of Mass Timber Offices
By Michael Urie
The Capacity and Supply Chain of the Mass Timber Industry
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
The Capacity and Supply Chain of the Mass Timber Industry
By Michael Urie
Mass Timber in Office Construction: Does it impact the cost and programme of your project?
- Resilient Future,
- Modern Methods of Construction
Mass Timber in Office Construction: Does it impact the cost and programme of your project?

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Resilient Future

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Safeguarding Against Supply Chain Disruptions: Mitigating the Effects of Insolvencies across Major Infrastructure projects
- Resilient Future,
- Latest Articles
Safeguarding Against Supply Chain Disruptions: Mitigating the Effects of Insolvencies across Major Infrastructure projects
By Bradley Moore
If you build it, they will come… but only if the supply chain is willing!
- Resilient Future,
- Latest Articles
If you build it, they will come… but only if the supply chain is willing!
By John Mead
Decarbonising the Built Environment – EPC, MEES and the Cost Implications
- Resilient Future,
- Net Zero Carbon
Decarbonising the Built Environment – EPC, MEES and the Cost Implications
By Richard Francis
Carbon Capture Storage – “A Necessity, Not an Option” in UK’s Transition to Net Zero
- Resilient Future,
- Net Zero Carbon
Carbon Capture Storage – “A Necessity, Not an Option” in UK’s Transition to Net Zero
By Michael Urie

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Artificial Intelligence

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How to plan and prepare for an AI project

In this fifth article in G&T’s series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in construction, we consider how to plan and prepare for AI-based technologies. The article outlines the phases a typical AI project might follow, with a particular focus on what steps need to be taken prior to the deployment of AI solutions (addressing issues such as data discontinuity, inconsistency and inaccuracy). Finally, we look at what one London-based tech start-up is doing to de-risk construction programme schedules using Deep Learning AI models.

By Michael Urie