Iran war disrupts datacenter construction supply chains, raises material costs
· Source: theregister.com
In short
The Iran conflict is significantly impacting datacenter construction supply chains by increasing material costs and causing shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This has led to up to 20% hikes in building material costs and reduced availability, with oil-based materials like steel, aluminum, and cement particularly affected. The situation exacerbates existing challenges in the datacenter construction industry, including delays, energy price inflation, and supply chain volatility.
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Tags: datacenter, supply chain, construction, materials, costs, logistics