The global market for data center design services is poised for sustained expansion, with operators increasing their capacity and adapting their facilities to meet evolving technical demands. The Business Research Company forecasts a market value of $38.36 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.8%. Structural changes in the planning and construction of data centers are shaping this growth trajectory.
The report anticipates revenue growth from $21.93 billion in 2025 to $24.56 billion in 2026, reflecting a near-term growth rate of approximately 12%. This growth follows years of heightened investment in cloud infrastructure and colocation capacity. While demand for physical space remains crucial, there is a greater focus on facility design, particularly in power delivery, cooling, layout, and scalability.
Data center design encompasses the planning and engineering work needed to translate requirements into operational facilities, including electrical architecture, mechanical systems, network topology, and physical configuration. Design efforts are increasingly emphasizing efficiency over capacity expansion, as operators expect facilities to accommodate higher rack densities while operating under strict energy constraints.
The continued adoption of cloud computing is a key driver of the projected growth in data center design services. As more workloads migrate to shared and distributed platforms, the performance and reliability of facilities become more critical for end users. The demand for facilities supporting elastic capacity, automated operations, and reliable uptimes is fueling growth in design spending.
The report also highlights the impact of edge computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT on data center design. Edge deployments require more sites due to lower latency tolerance, while AI workloads increase power density and cooling demands. These factors influence design decisions early in project lifecycles and underscore the value of specialized expertise.
In terms of sustainability, operators face greater scrutiny over energy consumption, water usage, and overall carbon footprint. Design services are integrating energy efficiency targets and exploring alternative cooling and modular construction methods to address regulatory and commercial pressures. This trend reflects a practical response to evolving constraints rather than optional enhancements.
North America remains a mature yet expanding market for data center design services, driven by the presence of hyperscalers and colocation providers. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by digitization, increased enterprise demand, and a rise in greenfield projects. The report also covers market trends in Western and Eastern Europe, South East Asia, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
As data center facilities become more intricate and closely linked to digital service delivery, design decisions have significant operational and financial implications. The projected market growth signals a shift towards prioritizing construction volume. For further insights, the complete Data Center Services Global Market Report is available from The Business Research Company.
(Image source: “Architects’ studio” by Steven Vance is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.)
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