Amid surging global demand for high-tech construction, Cumming Group has introduced a new Advanced Technologies division aimed at strengthening its foothold in data centers, semiconductor facilities and advanced manufacturing projects.
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The New York City-based advisory firm said the new unit consolidates its expertise across data center, research and manufacturing sectors, bringing together more than 600 specialists to support complex, high-growth projects worldwide.
The move reflects a broader shift across the construction industry, where contractors and consultants are increasingly aligning their capabilities to meet the demands of AI-driven infrastructure, reshoring initiatives and mission-critical facilities.
The division will be led by a group of industry veterans with deep experience across construction, technology and life sciences, including former executives from major firms such as Microsoft and Intel.
Cumming said its current portfolio already includes a wide range of advanced technology projects, from hyperscale data centers and life sciences labs to the world’s largest semiconductor facility and the U.K.’s largest electric vehicle battery plant. The firm is also involved in projects like the Flight Electronic Integration Facility at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The launch builds on the company’s 2025 merger with WWPS, a semiconductor advisory firm, further strengthening its position in the advanced manufacturing space.
The company pointed to the rapid expansion of data center construction as a primary catalyst for the new division. Even as other construction segments face slower growth, digital infrastructure continues to expand at a rapid pace.
“We are the biggest pure play in the U.S., but our market share is still relatively small, and therefore we’re always taking market share,” said Stephen Coulthard, chief business officer for Cumming Group. “We’re growing quicker than the market,” Coulthard said.
Coulthard added that the newly aligned division has already delivered results, helping the firm secure a major microprocessor project along with multiple data center campus assignments.
“It just makes sure that we’ve got all our best people working together, it’s almost as simple as that,” Coulthard said.
Cumming’s move mirrors similar strategies across the construction sector, as firms position themselves to capitalize on long-term demand for advanced technology infrastructure.
Contractors such as PCL Construction and Skanska USA have also launched specialized units focused on manufacturing and high-tech facilities in recent years.
This trend is closely tied to the rapid growth of AI, cloud computing and domestic semiconductor production, all of which require highly specialized construction capabilities.
Looking ahead, Cumming expects the data center and advanced manufacturing markets to remain strong, with projected annual growth rates between 20% and 30%.
The firm estimates that advanced technology work already accounts for roughly a quarter of its $700 million revenue base in 2025 — approximately $175 million — and is likely to expand further as demand accelerates.
With new AI modules, increased hiring and a growing global project pipeline, the Advanced Technologies division is expected to play a central role in the company’s next phase of growth.
Originally reported by Matthew Thibault, Reporter in Construction Dive.
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