Uptime excellence: managing construction risk in the data center boom

Uptime excellence: managing construction risk in the data center boom

From Construction Blueprints Podcast by WTW

April 14, 2026 · 23 min · Season 4 · Episode 6

About this episode

The episode discusses managing construction risk in the rapidly growing data center sector with insights from industry leaders at Willis.

In this episode Trent Williams, head of broking, global construction , and Tom Grandmaison, chief client officer discuss how Willis is responding to the rapid growth of digital infrastructure and data centers . Alongside George Haitsch, Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Leader they outline Willis's global capabilities and how the firm connects construction, operations, and technology risk to better support clients. The episode explores key topics including data center risk management , insurance capacity, energy and power dependencies, and the impact of AI on digital infrastructure. The conversation also highlights Willis's eight point risk framework and the importance of a coordinated global approach to help owners, developers, and investors manage complex, evolving risks over the next three to five years.

People in this episode

Host: Trent Williams

Guest: Tom Grandmaison

Topics covered

  • construction risk management
  • data centers
  • digital infrastructure
  • insurance capacity
  • AI impact
  • energy dependencies
  • global risk framework

Keywords

  • construction risk
  • data center
  • digital infrastructure
  • insurance
  • AI
  • energy
  • risk framework

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Willis, Technology, Media and Telecom

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