Today's data center landscape is being shaped by forces far beyond the construction site. Geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, skilled labor shortages, and unprecedented demand driven by AI and cloud computing are all reshaping how facilities are designed and delivered.
While speed-to-market remains critical, building quickly is now intrinsically tied to the ability to deliver projects consistently and predictably despite growing uncertainty.
For Daniel Mendez Quintero, global head of data centers at Hilti, the key lies in rethinking traditional construction models by embedding supply chain considerations earlier in the design process and adopting more standardized approaches to delivery.
In a recent DCD>Talks episode, Quintero discusses how data center operators can build more resilient construction strategies amid accelerating demand and a global market that is growing increasingly unpredictable.
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