Whether you are looking to develop, build, buy, sell or manage and modernize a single data center or an entire portfolio, we’re experts in solving complex challenges for one of the industry’s most dynamic asset types. By pairing market expertise with local intelligence, we deliver comprehensive solutions that keep you ahead of relevant trends and technologies.
2024
Global Data Center Trends
Limited Power Availability Drives Rental Rate Growth Worldwide
A worldwide power shortage is limiting the global data center market’s growth and fueling price increases. AI is projected to drive future demand.
Read ReportRelated Insights
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President Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 25% on certain goods from America’s top two trading partners—Mexico and Canada—and has levied an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, the country’s third-largest trading partner.
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As demand for data storage and processing continues to rise, there is a growing need to design, build and operate efficient data center infrastructure.
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CBRE explores top data center markets in North America, reporting on supply, demand, and pricing trends for 2024.
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Viewpoint | Intelligent Investment
Utility-Scale Renewables: An Analysis of Pricing Inputs
December 12, 2024
Our analysis indicates that power purchase agreement (PPA) prices are not expected to decrease significantly in the foreseeable future.
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Despite many uncertainties, the U.S. economy is poised for growth in 2025, driven by consumer spending, easing financial conditions and productivity gains.
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India's data centre (DC) market continues to experience robust growth driven by digital transformation, increased internet penetration, policy enablers, rising data consumption, and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
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Article | Creating Resilience
The Insurance Industry’s Changing Dynamics and Implications for Corporate Real Estate Organization Design Trends
November 20, 2024
Insurance CRE&F leaders are reevaluating operating models and enhancing efficiency to address climate risks, rising costs and the urgency for sustainable practices.
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More than ever, Corporate Real Estate leaders are redesigning their departments to accommodate an expanded set of priorities and responsibilities.
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Brief | Creating Resilience
Adequate Power Availability Remains Top Priority for Data Center Developers
September 9, 2024
The cost, source and available supply of electricity have become data center developers’ prime considerations for site selection.
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Demand for highly skilled workers is being driven by increased adoption of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technology. Explore top-ranked and up-and-coming tech talent markets.
Leadership
Kevin Aussef
Americas President of Investment Properties, CBRE
William Nelligan
President, Data Center Solutions & Direct Line
Pat Lynch
Executive Managing Director, Global Head, CBRE Data Center Solutions
Creating Value Across Every Dimension of Data Center Commercial Real Estate
With operations in nearly 50 countries, our global meets local approach ensures that data center clients benefit from both global market visibility and local market expertise.
Our Services
Operations
Our platform manages operational risk, optimizes costs, increases reliability, and maximizes uptime throughout the data center lifecycle.
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Projects
Our dedicated team of experts delivers globally consistent, end-to-end critical projects, mitigating risk at each stage to ensure maximum reliability.
Learn more about our data center project services.
Occupier Leasing
We secure better contractual terms, SLA’s, and favorable economics by aligning your IT and real estate goals in a flexible, scalable solution that works for your business—operationally and financially.
Learn more about our data center occupier leasing services.
Network Advisory Services
Bridge the gap between technology and real estate with guidance on hybrid work, cyber security and network design.
Learn more about our data center network advisory services.
Related Insights
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President Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 25% on certain goods from America’s top two trading partners—Mexico and Canada—and has levied an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, the country’s third-largest trading partner.
-
As demand for data storage and processing continues to rise, there is a growing need to design, build and operate efficient data center infrastructure.
-
CBRE explores top data center markets in North America, reporting on supply, demand, and pricing trends for 2024.
-
Viewpoint | Intelligent Investment
Utility-Scale Renewables: An Analysis of Pricing Inputs
December 12, 2024
Our analysis indicates that power purchase agreement (PPA) prices are not expected to decrease significantly in the foreseeable future.
-
Despite many uncertainties, the U.S. economy is poised for growth in 2025, driven by consumer spending, easing financial conditions and productivity gains.
-
India's data centre (DC) market continues to experience robust growth driven by digital transformation, increased internet penetration, policy enablers, rising data consumption, and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
-
Article | Creating Resilience
The Insurance Industry’s Changing Dynamics and Implications for Corporate Real Estate Organization Design Trends
November 20, 2024
Insurance CRE&F leaders are reevaluating operating models and enhancing efficiency to address climate risks, rising costs and the urgency for sustainable practices.
-
More than ever, Corporate Real Estate leaders are redesigning their departments to accommodate an expanded set of priorities and responsibilities.
-
Brief | Creating Resilience
Adequate Power Availability Remains Top Priority for Data Center Developers
September 9, 2024
The cost, source and available supply of electricity have become data center developers’ prime considerations for site selection.
-
Demand for highly skilled workers is being driven by increased adoption of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technology. Explore top-ranked and up-and-coming tech talent markets.
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Explore what’s next for digital infrastructure—from enterprise IT to networking and operations strategies—and what it means for data center investors and users worldwide.
Leadership
Kevin Aussef
Americas President of Investment Properties, CBRE
Pat Lynch
Executive Managing Director, Global Head, CBRE Data Center Solutions
Seamlessly integrating with our 90+ transaction professionals around the world allows us to deliver outcomes that are unbiased, solution agnostic, and designed for real-world execution.
Consulting Capabilities
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Offering strategic leasing and advisory services for data center investors, owners and operators.
CBRE Data Center Solutions provides end-to-end services powered by industry-leading market intelligence to optimize your data center leasing strategy.
As the leader in data center capital markets, our comprehensive service offering is trusted by data center investors, operators and enterprises globally.
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Consulting Contacts
Arpan Barua
Managing Director, Data Center Consulting Lead – Americas, Advisory & Transaction Services
Andrew Jay
Head of EMEA Data Centre Solutions, Advisory & Transaction Services
CBRE Data Center Solutions has aligned its resources to create a dedicated data center development team supported by the full capabilities and competencies clients have come to expect from us. Our deep local knowledge, combined with international expertise, offers clients a unique option for executing on bespoke data center development with consistency and scale.
CBRE Development Services supports a full range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
Fee Development
- Flexible deal structures offered through Trammell Crow Company
Land acquisition
- Full service site selection to satisfy unique customer needs
Build-to-Suit Data Center
- Develop bespoke customer designs to satisfy computing needs
Powered Land
- Entitled data center land with near term access to power from local utility
Powered Shell
- Develop raw, shell building(s) with exterior improvements complete including switchyard or on-site substation, fiber points of entry & security.
Turn-Key Data Center
- End-to-end solutions to support the entire design, development and funding of a turn-key data center product. Interior build out to include but not limited to MEP equipment, telecommunications systems, air handlers, power distribution units, intermediate distribution frames, & security.