Signal
Data-centre construction risk — an insurer’s lens on delivery
Construction risk is increasingly dominated by scale, contractor capability, and concentration risk. This affects programme assurance and procurement strategy.
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Data centresConstruction riskDelivery assuranceProcurementFilter-bubble: 9%
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Signal snapshot
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 September 2025 |
| Published (ISO) | 2025-09-24 |
| Sort key | 20250924 |
| Decision impact | 66/100 |
| Evidence confidence | 70/100 |
| Filter-bubble risk | 9% |
| Sources count | 1 |
Key points
Decision-relevant statements; inference should be labelled in the content.
- Large build programmes face correlated risks (labour, specialist plant, grid interface) that do not diversify easily across sites.
- Concentration in a small number of hubs increases systemic exposure to localised events and contractor bottlenecks.
- Premium outputs should translate these themes into: schedule drivers, interface risk controls, and measurable gating criteria.
Actions
Practical next steps if this Signal touches your mandate.
- Require contractor capability evidence specific to hyperscale/mechanical-electrical commissioning; do not accept generic track records.
- Set interface gates for grid/connection milestones with explicit evidence requirements and escalation triggers.
- Add concentration-risk checks (location, supplier, contractor) before final site selection.
Sources and evidence
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Published: 24 September 2025 • Accessed: 30 December 2025