2030 Forecast
Construction Spending and Data Center Demand
In partnership with BiltData.ai, Merlo America has conducted an in-depth analysis of expected economic growth in the construction industry more broadly and the data center sector specifically. With a projected compound annual growth rate of 4% annually, construction looks to soar towards a 1.89 trillion dollar industry by 2030.
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Forecasts By MSA
Equipment dealers, media partners and construction executives alike can benefit from market-by-market analysis of growth trends by sector. Throughout Q3 and Q4 2025, Merlo will release forecast reports and in-depth analyses of the top markets.
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Measuring Data Center Capacity
As AI-infused tools and cloud-based technologies continue to become increasingly commonplace, the need for data storage has exploded. Our insights look at where technology companies are prioritizing their new data centers and where equipment dealers and construction leaders can expect growth.
Understanding the Data
Data Methodology
BiltData provides predictive sales intelligence to Merlo America. The company, with extensive construction and agricultural equipment expertise, fuses customer, prospect and market data to uncover the path to business growth. Using a combination of data science and advanced technologies, BiltData reveals the most profitable customers, the most promising prospects and untapped territories.
Understanding the Data
About BiltData.ai
BiltData.ai conducted a detailed examination of construction spending forecasts for MSAs
(metropolitan statistical areas) from 2025 to 2030, expanded to include detailed data center
rankings and capacities, as well as agricultural economic output, growth rates, and rankings, with a refined scoring mechanism to categorize each market’s performance. The analysis, conducted in 2025, leverages the latest industry trends and data.
