Zekelman promotes alternate steel forms for data center construction

Zekelman Industries is highlighting steel pipes and tubes as an option for data center projects as mills face strong demand from major buildouts.

Zekelman IndustriesOctober 8, 2026Engineering News-Record

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Zekelman Industries is promoting alternate steel forms for data center construction, according to Engineering News-Record.

The company, which makes steel pipes and tubes, is pointing to those products as steel mills struggle to keep up with demand tied to data centers, semiconductor fabs, and pharmaceutical projects.

The source says the market pressure is part of a broader buildout cycle affecting multiple industrial sectors, with data center work among the areas drawing on steel supply.

No specific project, location, or contract was identified in the source material provided.

The report was published by Engineering News-Record on Oct. 8, 2026.

Why it matters for AEC

For AEC teams sourcing structural steel, the note signals a shift in product positioning during a period of heavy demand. It suggests supply conversations may include alternate steel forms alongside traditional mill output.

Architecture Radar brief based on reporting from Engineering News-Record. Read the original reporting.

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