This episode will be available to stream at 9:30am ET.

Choosing land for your data center is one of the highest-risk, highest-impact decisions in the construction process, with the possibility of projects stalling because the wrong land was secured too early. With competition for land intensifying, it is becoming increasingly common for sites to be selected without full and proper vetting cycles. This episode will explore the “Three Ps” (people, place and power) and the evolving factors that go into making data center pre-development a success. We will unpack:

• Securing power - how early do you need to engage with utilities?
• Working effectively with local permitting authorities and community groups
• Evaluating networks and fiber access to meet connectivity requirements
• Balancing speed-to-market with site optimization