Data centers

At SRV, Finland’s largest non-residential construction company*, we specialise in mission-critical data centers that combine cutting-edge technology, security, and responsibility. From concept to commissioning, we provide end-to-end delivery as a single trusted partner. SRV is also a member of the Finnish Data Center Association (FDCA), an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the data center industry.

WHY SRV?

Fast delivery. Zero compromise.

When you build with SRV, you choose a partner dedicated to fast, zero-compromise delivery. Our clients rate us among the best because we offer:

  • Smooth delivery & speed: Our collaborative operating model and in-house Center of Excellence for project management and MEP services mean smoother projects, safer sites and faster delivery.
  • Industry-leading reliability: Our customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Scores consistently rank among the best in the industry. Safety is part of our daily management, reflected in low accident rates and efficient work.
  • Sustainable construction: We use carbon-neutral solutions and methods that comply with the EU taxonomy.
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WHY FINLAND?

Cool by nature. Secure by design.

Finland is rapidly becoming a global hub for mission-critical data infrastructure. Building your data center here offers unparalleled advantages:

  • Ideal climate: Finland's naturally cool climate provides highly efficient, cost-effective free cooling year-round.
  • Renewable energy: The Finnish power grid is highly reliable and heavily powered by renewable energy sources, supporting your ESG goals.
  • Prime infrastructure: SRV has ready and potential plot solutions in strategically important areas. These locations offer excellent infrastructure, robust electricity availability and cooling solutions designed to promote carbon neutrality and energy self-sufficiency.
  • Stability: Finland offers a highly stable geopolitical, economic, and geological environment for secure, long-term investments.
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OUR WAY OF WORKING

A collaborative partnership for complex projects

  • Development & risk management: We find and refine suitable sites quickly, taking care of zoning, official processes and permit procedures to ensure profitability and early-stage risk management.
  • In-house MEP expertise: Our in-house building services team manages design, cost calculation and procurement, ensuring the reliability, scalability and energy efficiency of the solutions.
  • Future-proof flexibility: Because AI and data centre technology evolve rapidly, we utilise a two-phase project management model to optimise energy, cooling and power supply during the development phase. This maintains flexibility so technical choices can adapt to changing requirements.
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Contact

Tero Karislahti

Tero Karislahti

SVP, Regional Units

Jarkko Salmenoja

Jarkko Salmenoja

Vice President

Our services for data center projects

  • We find and refine a suitable site – quickly and efficiently.
  • We take care of zoning, official processes, and permit procedures on your behalf.
  • We ensure the profitability of the project and risk management at an early stage.
  • We build a team that understands the specific requirements of data centers, including building services systems.
  • We manage design and procurement in a cost-effective manner.
  • Our in-house building services team has extensive experience in implementing challenging and security-classified facilities, such as hospitals. The building services team is also involved in design management, cost calculation, and procurement, which ensures the reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency of the solutions.
  • We ensure that the technical solutions are feasible and support rapid deployment.
  • We deliver the project on schedule and within budget – without compromising on quality.
  • We build security-classified facilities where information security and continuity are key.
  • We use carbon-neutral solutions and methods that comply with the EU taxonomy.
  • We provide support at every stage of implementation. We ensure that all systems function as planned, documentation is in order, and users receive the necessary guidance. This allows the data center to be put into production quickly and reliably.
  • We optimize energy efficiency and operational reliability throughout the entire lifecycle.
  • We utilize waste heat and offer smart automation solutions.
  • We ensure that the data center operates efficiently – now and in the future.

Ready and potential plot solutions

SRV has already identified plots suitable for data centres. The plots are located in strategically important areas where infrastructure, electricity availability, and cooling solutions support efficient and sustainable data centre operations.

Datakeskushankkeet kartalla

1. DC Pressi in Vantaa

It is possible to build a data centre with an IT power of 28 MW (total power 40 MW) in Vantaa, a small industrial area.

Distances:

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport 15 minutes
  • Vantaankoski train station 500 m

2. DC MORE in Hämeenlinna

A data centre with a total capacity of 100 MW can be built in the MORE business area in Hämeenlinna. The area is located next to a new motorway junction and is part of the larger MORE industrial cluster. MORE is designed to promote carbon neutrality and energy self-sufficiency, making it an ideal location for data centre operations.

Distances:

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport 75 km
  • Helsinki 104 km
  • Hämeenlinna 6 km

Our active data center projects

DayOnen datakeskuksen havainnekuva

We are delivering a DayOne data center in Lahti

SRV and Singapore-based DayOne have agreed on the construction of a data center in Lahti. The facility is scheduled to become operational in 2027.

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Lumi Renforsinranta ilmakuva

SRV involved in the implementation phase of the LUMI AI Factory data center

The LUMI AI Factory data center being built in Kajaani is a key part of the European AI ecosystem. At the same time, it is a highly demanding construction project based on thorough preparation. The data center is expected to become operational in spring 2027. SRV is responsible for the construction phase of the project.

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References

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Ilmakuva uudesta Data Centreristä ympäristössään

Finland’s largest and most demanding open data center project

Telia Helsinki Data Center, built by SRV, is a world-class facility. It has received numerous certificates recognising its quality, environmental performance and security.

Total capacity24 megawatts
ChallengeLocation in the center of the city
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