CBRE reported its highest-ever second-quarter U.S. office leasing revenue in Q2 2026, with combined office and industrial leasing revenue up 24% year-over-year. Its data-center solutions revenue jumped 30%, driven largely by hyperscaler demand, with half of that revenue now from downstream management and operations.
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CBRE posts best-ever Q2 office leasing; data-center revenue up 30%
Why this matters for founders
The leasing market is clearly thawing and landlords are re-engaging—good timing to lock premises for expansion; the data-center surge signals demand for infra, hardware, and facilities startups.
Source: Facilities Dive
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