Brief
Data Center Development Has Domestic Materials Manufacturers Working Overtime
Development in the U.S. saw spotty progress in the first half of 2026 with costs of materials continuing to climb and asset classes with only the highest returns being built. That means data centers,

Development in the U.S. saw spotty progress in the first half of 2026 with costs of materials continuing to climb and asset classes with only the highest returns being built. That means data centers, power infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and pharmaceutical production are taking off, while office, retail and higher education on a national level lag […]
Source
- Commercial Observercommercialobserver.com

