HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions is set to establish the HOCHTIEF Data Center Partner in the UK to build a comprehensive network of sustainable centres.
The company’s latest move comes as it aims to advance the rollout of its European data centre strategy and will now transfer its German model to the Irish and UK markets.
This is aimed at addressing the increasing demand for cloud services and computing capacity.
HOCHTIEF’s new entity will be led by real-estate and technology expert Warren Taylor.
As part of its broader strategy, the company will establish a pan-European network of EDGE data centres.
In collaboration with Thomas-Krenn, HOCHTIEF has founded the joint venture (JV) Yorizon, which improves the company’s YEXIO centres with hardware and the latest cloud computing solutions that support digital sovereignty.
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By GlobalDataIn 2025, the initial data centre is set to open in Heiligenhaus near Essen, Germany, with sites for four additional centres already secured.
The YEXIO data centres focus on sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and local integration. They utilise liquid cooling systems, local renewable energy, and integrate into municipal heating networks.
HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions management board member Bernd Holtwick said: “These projects make a significant contribution to the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises, to strengthening regional data processing capabilities, and to achieving modern urban development and climate goals.”
The company and Palladio Partners have signed a land purchase agreement for a YEXIO data centre in Dorfen, near Munich.
The facility, covering around 7,500m², will provide computing capacity for regional companies and focus on sustainable operations. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with commissioning expected by mid-2027.
Prior to this development, HOCHTIEF, in partnership with cloud solutions provider IONOS Group, expressed interest in constructing and operating an AI ‘Gigafactory’ in Europe.
