Too many bytes and not enough bricks for datacenters
The European datacenter industry is facing issues meeting the growing demand for capacity with materials and heavy equipment to build sites in short supply, among other factors.[PDF] claims that demand is outstripping supply in the datacenter market, but there are a number of barriers to getting facilities built on schedule, such that the majority of contractors are having to extend timelines in response.
Other factors mentioned include increasing scrutiny being given to the building's embodied carbon, which causes holdups if suppliers are unable to provide sustainability credentials, plus opposition to datacenter developments from local communities can lead to legal disputes that halt construction indefinitely.
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