The Definitive Guide toAI Data Centers
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Capacity under construction in CBRE's eight primary North American data-center markets, H1 2026, and its preleased share

7,481 MW; >80% preleasedobserved

Value kindobserved — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range.
ScopeMore than 80% preleased (74.3% a year earlier); less than 1,500 MW left available for preleasing. Asking rents for 3–10 MW requirements rose 8.3% in H1 2026. Eight primary markets only.
As ofH1 2026
SourceCBRE, North American data center demand continues to outpace supply despite record construction, 2026-09-08
Reviewchecking…review by 2027-03-08 · fast cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-10-12
Claim idcbre-na-primary-markets-under-construction-preleased-h1-2026

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