Market Share of South America Data Center Construction Industry
The South American data center construction market is fairly fragmented, with significant players such as AECOM, DRP Construction, Fortis Construction, Rider Levett Bucknall, and Mercury Engineering. The market players are adopting various strategies, including acquisitions and partnerships, to enhance their product offerings and remain competitive in the market.
February 2024: OData, a prominent data center operator in Latin America, was seen significantly increasing its presence in Mexico. The company, owned by Aligned, revealed plans to expand its existing QR01 data center in Querétaro. Moreover, OData commenced the construction of two new hyperscale data center campuses in Mexico. The first, located in Guanajuato, will be known as the QR02 campus and is set to provide a capacity of 30 MW. The second campus, QR03, situated in El Marqués, is slated to offer an impressive 150 MW.
May 2024: Equinix is injecting USD 94 million into its third data center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Situated in the Sao Joao de Meriti municipality, approximately 30 km from the Botafogo neighborhood in the capital, the RJ3 facility is slated for a 2025 debut. Spanning 1467 sq. m (15,800 sq. ft), the center will house 560 racks for colocation services, with further specifications yet to be revealed.
South America Data Center Construction Market Leaders
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AECOM
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DPR Construction Inc.
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Rider Levett Bucknall
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McCarthy Building Companies
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Whiting-turner Contracting Company
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
