Ginger East datacenter construction update

Microsoft is building a datacenter in greater Des Moines, Iowa.

Why datacenters are needed

Datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for the technology we depend on at work and in our personal lives. Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual classroom or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you are using a datacenter. Local businesses, government, hospitals, and schools rely on datacenters every day to deliver goods and services to you.

Construction overview

Microsoft has contracted Weitz Construction as the general contractor for the Ginger East datacenter in Iowa. Construction is estimated to be completed by mid-2028.

• Together with our general contractor Weitz Construction, we will keep neighbors informed in advance of construction work.
• Completion of construction does not indicate datacenter operation/availability.

Construction hours

Permitted construction hours are:
6 AM – 6 PM Mon-Fri
6 AM – 3:30 PM Sat, Sun, Holidays

Staying connected

We will keep the community up to date via our Greater Des Moines page in our Microsoft in Your Community blog.

For construction related questions, please contact Project Manager (PM): Jeremy Dyvig

For community related questions, contact us at iowadc@microsoft.com and 425-705-2709.

For PR-related questions, contact the Microsoft Media Relations at rapidresponse@we-worldwide.com