Skanska builds data center in Virginia, USA, for USD 94M, about SEK 870M
Why this matters
This development underscores the sustained institutional appetite for data center assets within US industrial real estate, particularly in key tech corridors like Virginia. Skanska’s commitment to a substantial build contract signals ongoing confidence in the sector’s fundamentals, driven by robust demand for hyperscale and edge computing capacity. For allocators and capital providers, this project reflects the continued flow of development capital into data centers despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties and rising construction costs. It also highlights the strategic importance of Virginia as a data center hub, benefiting from its connectivity and regulatory environment. From a lending perspective, the sizeable contract suggests that financing for data center construction remains accessible, with lenders likely viewing these projects as lower risk due to long-term leases and creditworthy tenants. The deal also points to a maturing industrial sub-sector where institutional players are increasingly comfortable underwriting development risk rather than focusing solely on stabilized assets. Overall, this transaction signals that data centers continue to anchor industrial capital allocation strategies, reinforcing their role as a critical infrastructure asset class within US commercial real estate portfolios.
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STOCKHOLM, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed an initial contract with an existing client to build a data center in Virginia, USA. The contract is worth USD 94M, about SEK 870M, which will be included in…
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