Construction Dive Publishes Article by Ryan Gilchrist and Ashley Sherwood on Data Center Construction Contracts

Construction Dive featured an article by Ryan Gilchrist and Ashley Sherwood, “What owners and contractors should know about data center construction contracts.” The piece, published on April 10, 2026, examines the contractual risks and strategic decisions facing owners and contractors amid the rapid expansion of data center development.

The article highlights how the booming demand for data infrastructure has intensified the need for careful contract planning, from selecting the right contracting model to allocating risk for design responsibility, procurement, delays, tariffs, and phased construction. Gilchrist and Sherwood emphasize that aligning contract strategy with speed, control, and risk tolerance is critical to keeping high‑stakes data center projects on schedule and on budget. 

Gilchrist and Sherwood underscore the central role contracts play in these complex projects, noting:

“Data centers are built on more than steel and megawatts: They’re built on contracts that allocate risk and keep billions of dollars humming on schedule.”

The full article is available here.