Whilst data center designs rapidly evolve to meet surging global demand, the material handling of mission-critical equipment — encompassing the rigging, transport, lifting, and setting of heavy assets — has shifted from a routine logistics function to a critical strategic discipline. Drawing on insights from a global survey of data center construction professionals and owners, this report examines how industry leaders select, engage, and manage third-party crane and rigging partners.

Despite 85% of projects outsourcing material handling to third-party specialists, major operational inefficiencies persist across the industry.

Download this report for your chance to:

• Learn how early rigging integration stops project teams from relying on oversized equipment and costly late-stage workarounds
• Discover strategies to handle high-density prefabricated skids without causing unexpected delays on site
• Uncover how to transform standard vendor evaluations into a framework that sharpens future partner selection