The rapid expansion of data centers is bringing them out of the shadows and firmly into public view. Building community trust is just as critical as constructing the facilities themselves
The evolution of rigging engineering for data center construction
As modular construction accelerates, coatings are helping improve speed, reliability, safety, and sustainability across the data center lifecycle
In an increasingly volatile global landscape, meeting demand for data centers will take more than simply building faster, says Hilti’s Daniel Mendez Quintero
The new blueprint for next-generation, grid-interactive AI data centers
Retrofitting eco-conscious solutions post-build will no longer fit the bill. What’s required is a construction strategy built on sustainability from the outset
How prefabricated data center solutions are solving the scalability and infrastructure challenges posed by the AI boom
As data centers expand beyond the periphery and into public view, facilities must transition from secluded and secretive into considerate contributors to the communities and landscapes they inhabit
Under the watchful eye of investors and communities alike, data centers are turning to third-party building certification as a first step toward regulatory assurance
New global initiative connects governments, energy providers, and digital infrastructure leaders to unlock economic growth in the AI era
Energy at the heart of data center growth
Why early engagement in securing critical structural materials at scale is central to meeting today’s demand for increased speed to market
It’s a messy, fragmented world of financial and regulatory caveats for modern data center energization. Design once, deploy many times, and energize sooner with no regrets
Why modularity wins in the AI data center era
Protecting critical digital infrastructure often means reaching for established solutions. But when it comes to effective weatherproofing, mitigating risk demands a more innovative, bespoke approach
Rapid digital growth can make data center expansion feel like smoke and mirrors. How can sustainability, community engagement, and transparency ensure technology serves people, not obscures them?
In today’s high-stakes landscape it’s sink or swim. The difference could rest on your weatherproofing strategy – so why is this critical design element often thrown to the wind?
An introduction to adaptive reuse for modern AI data centers
Iron Mountain Data Centers’ Gary Aitkenhead shares the company’s expansion plans and how it is keeping up with a changing workloads landscape
Location, latency, and the importance of speaking the local language
Turning mountains into milestones by applying a standardized, repeatable campus model – proving that portfolio-wide sustainability and operational excellence can scale together
Neglecting to develop a comprehensive weatherproofing strategy could land your facility in hot water. Steve Jones from Jones Weatherproofing explores why a bespoke solution should be a top priority
Amid the challenges now synonymous with building AI infrastructure, stakeholders still expect data centers on demand. So, what are the best strategies for delivering next-gen facilities, fast?
Modular design, smart customization, and a fundamental mindset shift are reshaping how Edge facilities are designed, constructed, and scaled
Vertiv’s Paul Churchill explores the key challenges of supporting high-density workloads while preparing for future growth in new data center hubs across Asia
Oper8’s Andrew Kernebone explores the importance of education and mindset shifts for driving industry-wide innovation and scaling up strategically
Why challenging conventional piping materials in data centers unleashes the full potential of plastic performance
As AI drives unprecedented compute demand, Exyte is building the advanced data center infrastructure that's powering next-generation workloads safely, predictably, and at scale