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Macro EconomyMedium•2 March 2026•

1 min read

US Data Center Construction Surges 32% Amid $700 Billion AI Capex Plans

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Key Facts

1Construction spending on data centers in 2025 surged by 32% to reach $41 billion.

2Five major companies (Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle) announced plans for $700 billion in capital expenditures for 2026.

Construction spending on data centers in the United States reached a record high in 2025, surging 32% to hit $41 billion according to the Census Bureau. This explosive growth represents a 344% increase since 2020, driven primarily by the massive infrastructure requirements of Artificial Intelligence. Major technology firms, including Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle, have collectively announced capital expenditure plans totaling $700 billion for 2026. While this boom significantly outperforms traditional office construction, it is also contributing to inflationary pressures, with nonresidential building costs jumping 1.1% in January 2026. This massive investment cycle signals sustained long-term demand for AI infrastructure, benefiting tech giants and utility providers alike.