AI Is Powering a Building Boom
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has broken out of the lab and into everyday business. From generative tools to predictive analytics, AI requires massive computing power to function. That power lives inside data centers, and across the United States, the demand to build them is skyrocketing.
According to Goldman Sachs, AI could drive a 165% increase in data center power demand by 2030. The takeaway is simple: as AI grows, so does the need for stronger, faster facilities to sustain it. To keep up, developers and contractors are turning to precast concrete as the fastest, most durable, and most efficient way to build.
Why AI Is Driving Data Center Construction
AI applications process massive volumes of data that require advanced chips and servers. These components generate more heat, draw more energy, and require precise environmental control. This means that the facilities housing them must be structurally sound, thermally efficient, and built for heavy electrical and mechanical systems.
Traditional cast-in-place construction struggles to keep up with today’s speed and scale demands. Precast concrete can. It delivers the speed, reliability, and flexibility the market now expects. By manufacturing panels off-site while foundations are prepared, site and plant work can happen at the same time, allowing projects to move from concept to completion significantly faster than traditional methods. This streamlined process helps data centers come online faster, reducing overall construction schedules and minimizing downtime for clients eager to meet growing AI demand.
Precast Concrete: Built for Performance and Speed
According to McKinsey & Company, “in the United States, data center demand could grow by 20 to 25 percent per year” by 2030. Meeting that demand requires smarter, faster, and more resilient construction. Precast concrete delivers on all fronts.
- Durability and Security: Precast provides fire resistance, storm protection, and structural longevity, essential for protecting multi-million-dollar technology investments.
- Thermal and Acoustic Benefits: The mass of precast concrete stabilizes internal temperatures and minimizes noise, both critical in facilities packed with sensitive electronics.
- Quality and Consistency: Controlled production environments ensure every panel meets exacting standards, reducing on-site rework and accelerating schedules.
- Labor and Supply Chain Efficiency: Precast minimizes the need for large on-site crews and mitigates delays caused by skilled labor shortages.
- Sustainability: Less waste, fewer on-site emissions, and recyclable materials align with corporate ESG goals and community expectations.
Designing for Expansion and Adaptability
AI technology is evolving quickly and so should the data centers that support it. Precast systems are inherently modular, allowing for future expansion or phased construction without disrupting operations.
We’re also seeing more multi-story designs in the U.S. as land near major power and fiber routes becomes more valuable. Our precast systems offer the strength and span capabilities needed for these heavier, more compact facilities, whether the project involves stacking levels upward or expanding outward.
Meeting the Moment
As AI accelerates, the demand for precast concrete data centers is redefining how America builds its digital backbone. Data center owners need facilities that go up fast, perform flawlessly and last for decades.
At ATMI Precast, we build for that future. Our thermally efficient insulated wall panels, precise connections, and ability to integrate architectural and structural systems make us a trusted partner for AI-ready data centers. Whether delivering a full precast structure or integrating precast elements into a steel frame, we provide the strength, accuracy, and dependability needed to protect essential infrastructure and keep projects on schedule As Promised.
“As technology evolves, the demand for mission-critical data centers will only continue to grow. ATMI Precast is proud to have contributed to more than 30 data center projects in the past four years, delivering the strength, efficiency, and precision these facilities require.”
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