In this episode we dive into building Data Centers
The Challenge
Every data center starts with someone saying “24 months.”
Ask where that number came from and you’ll usually get a shrug.
Design is the predictable part. A full set of drawings takes 6 to 9 months, and that timing barely moves.
Land, permits, equipment and power are where plans fall apart. Any one of them can turn 24 months into 40. And teams often find out after the money is already sunk into the site.
Then you make it to commissioning, and the schedule you’ve run the whole job stops fitting the work. The equipment is set, the first electrical lineup gets turned on, something pops, and you’re juggling crews across a dozen systems at once.Continue Learning
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It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting out in this dynamic field, transitioning from another sector, or you're a seasoned professional. Through our cutting-edge content, practical advice, and innovative tools, we help you succeed in today’s fast-evolving construction planning and scheduling landscape without relying on expensive certifications and traditional educational paths. Join us on Beyond Deadlines, where we empower you to shape the future of construction planning and scheduling, making it more efficient, effective, and accessible than ever before.
About Micah
Micah, the CEO of Movar US is an Intel and Google alumnus, champions next-gen planning and scheduling at both tech giants. Co-founder of Google's Computer Vision in Construction Team, he's saved projects millions via tech advancements. He writes two construction planning and scheduling newsletters and mentors the next generation of construction planners. He holds a Master of Science in Project Management, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
About Greg
Greg, an Astrophysicist turned project guru, managed £100M+ defense programs at BAE Systems (UK) and advised on international strategy. Now CEO at Nodes and Links, he's revolutionizing projects with pioneering AI Project Controls in Construction. Experience groundbreaking strategies with Greg’s expertise.
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change management, communication, construction planning, construction, construction scheduling, creating teams, critical path method, cpm, culture, KPI, microsoft project, milestone tracking, oracle, p6, project planning, planning, planning engineer, pmp, portfolio management, predictability, presenting, primavera p6, project acceleration, project budgeting, project controls, project management, project planning, program management, resource allocation, risk management, schedule acceleration, scheduling, scope management, task sequencing, construction, construction reporting, prefabrication, preconstruction, modular construction, modularization, automation, Power BI, dashboard, metrics, process improvement, reporting, schedule consultancy, planning consultancy, material management
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