Hochtief (ACS) wins contract to build data center for NTT

HOCHTIEF has obtained a contract from NTT Global Data Centers to build a data center in Berlin. The contract, valued at several hundred million euros, covers the construction of a facility with a capacity of 36 MW.

The project, led by a team consisting of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure and Turner (through its subsidiary Dornan), is scheduled to begin construction in the summer of 2026, with delivery of the first data rooms scheduled for 2028. The work is expected to be fully completed in 2029.

“This project reflects our continued focus on digital infrastructure and reinforces HOCHTIEF’s leadership position in this market,” said Juan Santamaría, CEO of HOCHTIEF.

“Germany is experiencing strong and sustained demand for data center capacity and, by combining the capabilities of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure and Dornan, we are uniquely positioned to support the continued expansion of digital infrastructure that underpins economic growth and innovation.”

“This is an important project for us in Germany,” said Peter Hingott, CEO of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure. «We developed it locally and we will carry it out with an integrated teamtaking advantage of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure’s experience in complex constructions and our deep knowledge of the market.

“We are pleased to support this project together with HOCHTIEF Infrastructure,” said Micheál O’Connor, CEO of the Dornan Group. “The Dornan team brings specialized mechanical and electrical experience that is critical to the success of data centers of this size.”

The project includes the construction of a three-story, 36 MW data center, and a four-story office building. The scope includes all electrical and mechanical engineering work, as well as the implementation of advanced security and management systems.

In 2025, HOCHTIEF secured data center orders worth €16.8 billion, representing 21 percent of the backlog.