# The Evolution Of Modular, Prefab Data Centers: What You Should Know

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> Published: 2026-09-11 10:30:00+00:00

# The Evolution Of Modular, Prefab Data Centers: What You Should Know

By Steven Carlini, Forbes Councils MemberSource: 

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)
The race to build AI factory data centers is driving this momentum. But why the need for prefabrication? Let’s take a look.

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