Data Center Demand Exceeds Expectations in First Half: JLL

Data center demand reached yet another high in the first half of 2026 with 25 gigawatts of absorption–double the level from a year ago and five times that of 2024–according to JLL, Chicago.

JLL: Construction Costs Up This Year

JLL, Chicago, released its 2026 Construction Perspective: Mid-Year Update, which finds construction cost escalation is accelerating.