Leighton Asia Awarded Data Centre Construction Project in Hyderabad
CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has secured a new contract from a multinational technology corporation to construct a data centre in Hyderabad, India, strengthening the contractor’s position in the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market across Asia.
The project will be delivered through a joint venture with Sterling and Wilson, bringing together the companies’ construction and technical capabilities to develop critical digital infrastructure for the technology sector.
Construction is scheduled to commence immediately, with the project expected to contribute to the continued growth of Hyderabad as an important destination for data centre and technology infrastructure investment.
Expanding Digital Infrastructure Capabilities
The latest contract represents another step in Leighton Asia’s expansion into the fast-growing data centre sector. Demand for data centres continues to increase across Asia as businesses, technology companies and cloud service providers invest in digital infrastructure to support growing data consumption, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other technology applications.
Data centre construction requires a high level of coordination across multiple disciplines. Projects typically involve complex structural, mechanical, electrical and technology-related systems that must be integrated to deliver reliable and efficient facilities.
Leighton Asia’s experience in major construction projects positions the company to support clients with the delivery of large and technically demanding facilities.
CIMIC Group President and Executive Director Roberto Gallardo said the new award demonstrates the confidence clients place in Leighton Asia’s ability to deliver complex projects safely and reliably.
He said demand for high-quality digital infrastructure remains strong across key Asian markets and that the project further strengthens the company’s presence in a sector where it has established capabilities and experience.
Joint Venture with Sterling and Wilson
The Hyderabad data centre will be delivered in partnership with Sterling and Wilson. The joint venture combines Leighton Asia’s construction expertise with Sterling and Wilson’s capabilities in technical infrastructure and building services.
The partnership is expected to support the delivery of the facility while addressing the demanding technical requirements associated with modern data centre developments.
Data centres require careful planning from the earliest stages of construction. Building systems must be designed and installed with reliability, efficiency and operational continuity in mind. Electrical infrastructure, mechanical systems, cooling, power distribution and other critical services must work together to support the facility’s operations.
The joint venture approach provides an opportunity to coordinate these requirements throughout the construction process.
Leighton Asia Managing Director Brad Davey said the company has developed a strong relationship with the client through successful project delivery and is pleased to continue the partnership through the new development.
“Data centres require a high degree of planning, coordination and technical expertise,” Davey said. He added that Leighton Asia and Sterling and Wilson are focused on delivering a facility that meets the client’s requirements and supports its long-term growth in India.
Hyderabad Strengthens Its Data Centre Position
Hyderabad has emerged as an important location for technology, cloud computing and digital infrastructure investment in India. The city’s established technology ecosystem and growing demand for digital services have supported increasing interest in data centre development.
The new project adds to this broader expansion of digital infrastructure in the region and highlights the increasing importance of large-scale facilities capable of supporting technology-driven businesses.
For Leighton Asia, the project also provides an opportunity to further develop its presence in India’s digital infrastructure market. As technology companies continue to expand their computing and data storage requirements, demand for new and upgraded data centre capacity is expected to remain strong.
Construction to Begin Immediately
With construction scheduled to commence immediately, Leighton Asia and Sterling and Wilson will begin work on the Hyderabad facility as part of the multinational technology corporation’s wider investment in India.
The project builds on Leighton Asia’s broader strategy of expanding its construction portfolio across Asia and strengthening its participation in sectors experiencing long-term growth.
The data centre award demonstrates the increasing role of specialist construction and engineering capabilities in delivering the infrastructure required by the digital economy. It also reinforces the importance of collaboration between major contractors and technical infrastructure providers in meeting the increasingly complex requirements of modern data centre projects.
As investment in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital services and data-driven technologies continues to accelerate, data centre construction is becoming an increasingly important part of the infrastructure market.
Leighton Asia’s latest project in Hyderabad positions the company to participate in this growth while strengthening its relationship with a major technology client and expanding its digital infrastructure portfolio in India.
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