Leighton Asia (a major international civil engineering and construction contractor) has been awarded a contract to construct a data center in Hyderabad, India, for a multinational technology corporation, marking another step in the company's push into the digital infrastructure sector across Asia.

Contract Details and Joint Venture Structure

The project, announced on 10 September 2026, will be delivered in a joint venture with Sterling and Wilson. Construction is scheduled to commence immediately. The client has not been named publicly in the announcement, identified only as a multinational technology corporation.

The award was made public through Leighton Asia's news center and signals a continuation of the company's activity in a sector it has been actively targeting across key Asian markets. Leighton Asia is part of the CIMIC Group, and the announcement drew comment from leadership at both the group and company level.

CIMIC Group Leadership Responds to Award

CIMIC Group President and Executive Director Roberto Gallardo described the contract as a reflection of client confidence in Leighton Asia's project delivery capabilities.

"This award reflects the confidence clients have in Leighton Asia's ability to deliver complex projects safely and reliably," Gallardo said. "We're seeing strong demand for high-quality digital infrastructure across key Asian markets, and this project further strengthens our presence in a sector where we have proven capability and a strong track record."

Gallardo's comments point to broader momentum Leighton Asia is seeking to capitalise on across Asia, with the Hyderabad project positioned as part of a deliberate expansion strategy in digital infrastructure rather than an isolated win.

Leighton Asia Managing Director Highlights Ongoing Client Relationship

Leighton Asia Managing Director Brad Davey noted that the company had an existing relationship with the unnamed client, with the Hyderabad contract representing a continuation of that partnership rather than a first engagement. "We've built a strong relationship with this client through successful project delivery, and we're pleased to continue that partnership," Davey said.

Davey also addressed the technical demands of data center construction specifically, acknowledging the complexity that distinguishes such projects from other types of built infrastructure.

"Data centers require a high degree of planning, coordination, and technical expertise," he said. "Together with Sterling and Wilson, we're focused on delivering a facility that meets the client's requirements and supports their long-term growth in India."

The reference to the client's long-term growth in India suggests the Hyderabad facility is intended to serve as part of a broader operational footprint in the country, though no further details regarding the client's plans were disclosed in the announcement.

Hyderabad as a Location for Digital Infrastructure Investment

The selection of Hyderabad as the site for the new facility places the project in one of India's established technology hubs. The city has long been home to major technology and outsourcing operations and has attracted significant investment from global technology firms seeking to expand their India-based infrastructure. The announcement does not provide specifics on the scale, capacity, or design parameters of the facility to be built.

Sterling and Wilson as Joint Venture Partner

The involvement of Sterling and Wilson as the joint venture partner brings a locally embedded player into the delivery structure. Sterling and Wilson is an Indian engineering and construction firm with operations across multiple infrastructure sectors.

The joint venture arrangement reflects a model Leighton Asia has used in other markets to combine its project management and construction capabilities with the local knowledge and networks of established regional partners.

No financial value was disclosed for the contract in the announcement, and no projected completion date was specified beyond the confirmation that construction would begin immediately following the award.

Leighton Asia's Digital Infrastructure Expansion

The Hyderabad award fits into a pattern described by Leighton Asia's leadership as deliberate growth within the digital infrastructure segment. The company has characterised this sector as fast-growing and identified it as an area where it holds proven capability and an established track record.

The announcement does not detail what other data center or digital infrastructure projects the company has previously completed or is currently delivering across Asia.

The CIMIC Group, Leighton Asia's parent company, operates across construction, mining, and services, with Leighton Asia serving as its primary vehicle for project delivery across Asian markets. The Hyderabad contract represents the company's entry into or continued presence within the Indian construction market for this category of infrastructure.

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