AECOM President Emphasizes Early Decision-Making for Data Center Projects
Lara Poloni, president of AECOM, highlights the importance of making key decisions early in data center construction projects. She emphasizes that critical factors such as access to reliable power and water must be resolved before construction begins. Developers also need to address permitting issues and community concerns upfront due to the complexity involved. Poloni notes a growing trend where project owners are seeking expert advice earlier, driven by increasingly ambitious infrastructure demands across sectors like transportation, energy, and facilities. She underscores that successful data center projects require integrated planning involving strategic advisory, environmental planning, utility coordination, engineering, and program management from the outset to manage complexity effectively. AECOM is investing heavily in talent development and technology innovation to meet rising project demands. The company's global strategy allows it to assemble specialized teams across regions, ensuring expertise aligns with where demand is strongest.
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