CIMIC Group Secures Major Data Centre Construction Project to Support Southeast Asia Digital Growth

CIMIC Group Secures Major Data Centre Construction Project to Support Southeast Asia Digital Growth

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group, through its subsidiary Leighton Asia, has secured a contract to build a large-scale data centre project in Malaysia as part of a multi-phase hyperscale campus. The development is aimed at meeting the rising demand for secure and energy-efficient digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia, driven by the expansion of cloud computing and technology-based industries. Leighton Asia will deliver the project end-to-end, leveraging its regional expertise and strong supply chain capabilities. The award builds on the company’s extensive experience in delivering data centre projects across multiple Asian markets and reinforces its position as a leading contractor in the sector. The project also reflects broader investment trends in digital infrastructure, which are seen as critical to supporting economic growth and technological advancement in the region.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 8-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — CIMIC Group has announced that its subsidiary, Leighton Asia, has been awarded a contract to deliver a large-scale data centre project in Malaysia, further strengthening its role in the development of mission-critical digital infrastructure across the region.

The project is part of a broader multi-phase hyperscale campus designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for secure, resilient, and energy-efficient data capacity in Southeast Asia. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, investments in large-scale data infrastructure are becoming increasingly essential to support cloud computing, data storage, and technology-driven economic growth.

Leighton Asia will be responsible for the full delivery of the project, managing all phases from initial works through to completion. The company will leverage its extensive regional experience, technical expertise, and established supply-chain network to ensure efficient and high-quality execution. Early-stage works and preparatory activities have already been completed, enabling a smooth transition into the main construction phase.

Juan Santamaría, Chief Executive Officer of ACS Group and HOCHTIEF, as well as Executive Chairman of CIMIC Group, emphasized the importance of such investments in supporting the next phase of economic development in Southeast Asia. He noted that robust digital infrastructure provides the foundation for expanding cloud services, data-driven industries, and broader technological innovation.

Leighton Asia has built a strong track record in delivering data centre projects throughout Asia, with completed and ongoing developments across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The company’s integrated capabilities span civil engineering, structural construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, and end-to-end project delivery.

This latest contract reinforces Leighton Asia’s position as a key contractor in the rapidly expanding data centre market and highlights CIMIC Group’s continued commitment to supporting digital infrastructure growth across Asia.

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SOURCE: Actividades de Construcción y Servicios (ACS)