19 June 2026
Commercial

How steel builds data centres

Steel is an essential component in the AI data centre gold rush, and Tata Steel can supply the full package.

Almost 100 new data centres are due to be built in the UK in the next five years as the demand for AI processing power continues to grow.

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Under pressure to build fast, data centre designers are turning to suppliers who can provide the full package of materials with a streamlined supply chain. Tata Steel is perfectly placed with our comprehensive range of fully compatible steel solutions, including structural products, building envelope systems, safety and security steels, pipework and advanced coated products, covering all the major parts of the anatomy of a modern data centre.

‘With the need for these facilities to be secure and sustainable as possible, steel is the key construction material,’ says Louise Grindley, Tata Steel Marketing Communications Manager.  ‘Data centre clients have ambitious net zero targets and are looking closely at the materials used. Steel can play a key part in decarbonising new buildings, and as our low emission steel comes on stream this will make UK-supplied steel even more attractive. An assured, resilient supply is a critical factor in today’s business climate, and efficiency and quality are also crucial as regulatory expectations tighten.’

See how all our products are used in a modern data centre with this short animated video.

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