Digital Realty Secures Permit for $8.4 Million Data Center Renovation in Chicago
Digital Realty secured an $8.4 million permit for a renovation project at its existing data center at 350 East Cermak Road in Chicago. The project includes remodeling electrical rooms, support spaces, and replacing rooftop mechanical equipment. This permit was among the construction permits issued in Chicago for the week ending August 12, 2026.
Digital Realty has obtained an $8.4 million permit for an extensive renovation project at its data center located at 350 East Cermak Road in Chicago. The tenant improvement work, according to official construction plans, will involve significant upgrades to the electrical rooms and various support spaces on the sixth floor of the facility. Additionally, the project includes the replacement of mechanical equipment on the data center's rooftop.
EXP Architects is listed as the architect for the renovation, with Clune Construction Company serving as the general contractor. This permit was one of several construction permits issued in Chicago during the week ending August 12, 2026, as reported by The Real Deal.