Data Center Buildout Strains Power Infrastructure and AI Supply Chains
A massive global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing is putting huge pressure on data center supply chains and power infrastructure. According to the latest Data Center Construction Cost Index 2025–2026 by Turner & Townsend, the rapid expansion of AI facilities has pushed the industry to a critical point. What was once a gradual move toward high-performance data centers has now turned into a fast-paced race that is testing the limits of power grids, cooling systems, and construction capacity. The year 2025 marks a major shift from traditional air-cooled data centers to high-density, liquid-cooled facilities built specifically to handle AI…