
Here’s what projects were issued building permits in April
News ClipBusiness Record·West Des Moines, Polk County, IA·5/13/2026
A building permit was issued in April for a new data center on Microsoft's Ginger West campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. The project is valued at $590 million and will span 194,962 square feet. Turner Construction Co. is the general manager for this development.
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In April, a building permit was granted for a new data center within Microsoft Corp.'s Ginger West campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, according to a Business Record review of city permits. This project, located at 11100 Booneville Road, is part of 17 new developments in the Greater Des Moines area, collectively valued at over $661.5 million.
The specific data center, which will span 194,962 square feet, represents a $590 million investment. Turner Construction Co. is overseeing the project as its general manager. Development for the 188-acre Ginger West campus initially commenced in 2021, with an anticipated completion date in summer 2028.