OpenSpace has now been used on more than 1,000 data center construction projects worldwide, with 500 of those added in just the past year. As AI infrastructure buildouts accelerate globally, the milestone reflects growing industry demand for real time site visibility on complex, high stakes builds.
Reaching 1,000 data center projects is a strong signal that the construction industry is changing how it manages mission critical builds. Data centers present unique challenges: compressed timelines, dense mechanical and electrical systems, and a constant risk that gaps between planned and actual progress translate directly into schedule slippage and cost overruns. OpenSpace gives project teams a continuous visual record of site conditions, using smartphones, 360 degree cameras, and drones mapped to floor plans, drawings, and BIM models. The results on data center projects are measurable: 41% fewer claims, five times more quality issues captured, ten times faster documentation, and an average payback period of five weeks. For owners and contractors who cannot afford blind spots, that level of verified, real time progress data is fast becoming a baseline requirement.
The data center sector is growing faster than almost any other construction segment, driven by rising demand for AI compute capacity and hyperscale cloud infrastructure. As projects scale in size and technical complexity, the limitations of traditional project management tools become more costly. OpenSpace bridges the gap between what was planned and what is actually happening on site, giving every stakeholder a shared view of project reality at every stage. With more than 100,000 projects and nearly 400,000 users across 131 countries, OpenSpace brings the same rigour to data centers that it applies to construction programmes of every type. To learn how OpenSpace can help your team deliver with greater confidence and visibility, explore what we do at openspace.ai.
By: Sean Mitchell
