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Skanska UK secures contract to upgrade electrical infrastructure at data centre

Press release 19/06/2025 13:00 CET
This new contract is set to expand Skanska’s data centre portfolio within the UK market.
Equinix Data Centre

Skanska UK’s mechanical and electrical engineering specialists, SRW, will partner with data centre provider Equinix, with work starting in June 2025 and expected to last a year.   

A defining feature of this project is that the data centre will remain fully operational throughout the upgrade. As such, our specialist team will work in close collaboration with Equinix to minimise disruption.  

Andy Putnam, Service Director for data centres at Skanska UK, said: “SRW has specialist experience of working within unique and complex environments. This insight will enable us to maintain operational resilience while upgrading vital infrastructure – a non-negotiable for our customer.”  

The UK data centre industry is growing rapidly, driven by increased cloud computing demands, AI developments, sustainability initiatives – underpinned by the Government’s recognition of data centres as critical national infrastructure. Skanska’s capabilities  

“Our capabilities position us well to meet the UK’s evolving needs to deliver secure, energy-efficient solutions that comply with stringent regulatory standards” Andy added.  

“This contract award demonstrates SRW are a trusted and capable partner for businesses looking to expand their digital infrastructure without compromising operational continuity.”