Editorial call for data center project case studies

Building Design+Construction editors are seeking the most innovative and impactful data center projects completed in the past 18 months (or currently in design/construction) to feature in our online 2025 Data Center Roundup. This is your chance to showcase your project to thousands of AEC professionals online at BDCnetwork.com.

Submission is free and open to all project teams—don’t miss the deadline: November 14th, 2025.

Why Submit? 

• Get national exposure for your project and your firm
• Highlight innovative design, construction, and sustainability features
• Share your story with BD+C’s engaged AEC audience 

How to Submit Your Data Center Project

Please send materials as a Word document, PDF, or in the body of an email. Include the following:

1. Project Description

• Project name, location, and square footage
• Developer/owner and all key AEC firms (architect, engineers, GC, landscape architect, specialty consultants, etc.)
• Relevant URLs with hyperlinks to firm/project pages
• Approximate construction completion date. Projects in design or construction are also welcome—please provide renderings

2. High-Resolution Photos/Renderings

• 6–10 images showcasing interiors, exteriors, amenities, unique design elements. Include people for context where possible
• Resolution: 300 dpi (or the highest resolution you can get)—horizontal and vertical formats preferred
• Include captions (25–50 words) and photo/rendering credits. Example: “925-sq. ft. fitness center at Aloha Offices, Photo © Jane Doe.”
• Do not use Dropbox. Preferred methods: WeTransfer, OneDrive, or email batches ≤20MB

3. What Makes Your Project Special

• Explain why BD+C readers should care: sustainability innovations, unique design/construction challenges, cutting-edge features, etc.
• Optional: 1–2 quotes from project leaders to enhance storytelling

Submission & Questions

• Email all materials to: Quinn Purcell, Managing Editor, [email protected]
• Subject line: Please include “Data Center Case Study 2025” 

Tips to Make Your Submission Stand Out

• Focus on unique design challenges or innovative solutions
• Include images with dynamic composition and people to make the project feel alive
• Provide clear, concise captions that highlight your project’s story