Richard Brettell, Commercial Director for Industrial, and Jamie Sangster, Strategy Director, share powerful insights on why the delivery of data centre infrastructure is critical to the UK’s AI superpower status.

In a piece for Construction News, Richard and Jamie set out the key challenges around the delivery of infrastructure required to power the UK's AI ambitions, and how those challenges can be overcome.

Highlights include:

Infrastructure is everything – AI growth zones and the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan put data centres at the heart of the UK’s tech strategy.

Energy challenge ahead – Increased data centre electricity demand will require a multipronged energy strategy.

Early engagement and collaboration – Success depends on collaboration and delivery models that prioritise speed and sustainability.

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