Data Centres Face ‘Commissioning Cliff’ as MRO Planning Falls Behind

Data centres face ‘commissioning cliff’ as MRO planning falls behind

The rapid expansion of the UK data centre sector could be exposing operators to unnecessary operational risk, with maintenance and spare parts planning failing to keep pace with the construction of new capacity. That’s according to a new white paper from RS UK and Ireland, which warns of a growing ‘commissioning cliff’ between the completion of a data centre and the point at which it becomes a live operational facility. While much of the industr…

Planning a Data Centre Build: Key Considerations for Developers

Data centres are among the most technically demanding construction projects a developer can undertake, combining complex mechanical and electrical systems with strict operational requirements and long-lead procurement timelines. Every decision made during the planning and design stages has implications for cost, programme, and the long-term performance of the facility. Mitchell McDermott works with operators and investors across all phases of th…