These aren’t typically available in our sector so the use of AI in construction has been somewhat limited by that.

The programme for delivering a new data centre is three to five years.Within this period a great deal of the time is taken in permitting processes and getting power to the site..

Different countries and regions have different regulations and bureaucracies.One of the reasons why there’s a big focus on projects in the US (other than technology development) is the relative lightness of the permitting and approval process.The UK is seen as relatively straightforward; however, the system is often slowed by multiple objections.

In other countries (for instance, Spain) the permitting process is very long.. Getting power to site is another key factor.. Power in Europe is supplied by a monopoly.Often state-run, these organisations suffer no commercial loss from being slow or late in delivering agreed power infrastructure.

This can typically take 12 to 18 months.. To contend with some of these challenges, developers are pushing the boundaries of their operations and getting directly involved in the delivery of electrical distribution infrastructure by contracting private companies to carry out the work.

This approach is growing significantly in Asia.What it really comes down to is different scenarios, related to levels of investment, and what that will consist of.

Decarbonisation of the electricity grid is a very large-scale endeavour.Massive wind turbines, all the way through to the PV panels on individual homes; all of these elements contribute to the electricity carbon factor and will play an important role in creating a more sustainable future.. Net zero by 2050.

It’s true that not every building is going to be net zero at the moment.We’re designing with the government’s 2050 net-zero carbon objective in mind, and we’re on track to meet that goal.