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Data Centers: Power, AI, and the Future of Infrastructure Construction
Manage episode 478649976 series 3363792
In this episode of The Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch sits down with Chris Adams, Managing Director and Data Center Lead, and Jason Tirri, Vice President of Project Management, to explore the evolving data center landscape. From the explosive growth of AI and cloud computing to the race for power and land in new U.S. markets, they unpack the drivers behind this modern-day infrastructure gold rush.
The trio discusses global trends, modular innovations, and how workforce challenges and power constraints are reshaping design and delivery. Whether you're a developer, investor, or planning stakeholder, this episode delivers sharp insight into where the sector is heading—and why agility, creativity, and early engagement are more critical than ever.
Chapters
1. Welcome & Guest Intros (00:00:00)
2. Why Data Centers Are Still Booming (00:01:06)
3. Who’s Investing & Why (00:02:58)
4. Where They’re Being Built Now (00:04:45)
5. Workforce & Supply Chain Realities (00:06:21)
6. Power Constraints & Energy Strategies (00:08:00)
7. Sustainability & Tech Innovations (00:13:00)
8. What's Next: Scaling with Smarts (00:18:22)
9. Final Thoughts & Industry Outlook (00:21:05)
29 episodes
Manage episode 478649976 series 3363792
In this episode of The Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch sits down with Chris Adams, Managing Director and Data Center Lead, and Jason Tirri, Vice President of Project Management, to explore the evolving data center landscape. From the explosive growth of AI and cloud computing to the race for power and land in new U.S. markets, they unpack the drivers behind this modern-day infrastructure gold rush.
The trio discusses global trends, modular innovations, and how workforce challenges and power constraints are reshaping design and delivery. Whether you're a developer, investor, or planning stakeholder, this episode delivers sharp insight into where the sector is heading—and why agility, creativity, and early engagement are more critical than ever.
Chapters
1. Welcome & Guest Intros (00:00:00)
2. Why Data Centers Are Still Booming (00:01:06)
3. Who’s Investing & Why (00:02:58)
4. Where They’re Being Built Now (00:04:45)
5. Workforce & Supply Chain Realities (00:06:21)
6. Power Constraints & Energy Strategies (00:08:00)
7. Sustainability & Tech Innovations (00:13:00)
8. What's Next: Scaling with Smarts (00:18:22)
9. Final Thoughts & Industry Outlook (00:21:05)
29 episodes
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