We developed a capacity model in-house to inform decisions around unit operations and scale..

The hunger for reliable power is driving a move towards on-site power generation and the diversification of power-sellers and other companies to invest directly in distribution infrastructure.The hope is they can do it more quickly than state-run projects..

Available, reliable power is certainly a key driver in finding locations for DCs.But added to this is the issue of data-sovereignty and cost.Countries and companies are sensitive about where their data is stored and the implications of having it stolen or data flows disrupted.

The UK and US are reducing regulations to stay competitive in the market, whereas the EU is maintaining a high regulatory stance, and, as such, this market seems to be stagnating.. How does all this impact project development?.10 to 15 years ago, when average cab density was still well below 10kW per cab, proximity to fibre network was the key indicator for site viability.

However, the expansion of fibre networks and reduced latency criticality associated with AI, has shifted the focus to power availability.

Increased non-water-based cooling demands with an associated increase in power consumption is further driving most site acquisition conversations to focus on power, and lead time to power availability..Within the design process, people shouldn’t just be seen as resources who are expected to deliver something, they should be allowed to think more broadly about the problems they’re addressing.

And design automation technology should enable that – it should create possibility, not define it.. We work directly with clients to create technology that addresses their business needs and activities – not necessarily just the needs of architects and designers.This direct client contact has given us the opportunity to create a distinct identity as a team, and a distinct position within the industry.

It also required us to develop skills that internal-facing teams don’t need.Having our own clients presents us with a range of questions that we have to answer, and it requires a particular set of capabilities.