
E155: Samuel Liesmer, Hyperscale Estimator at National Technologies
From The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction. by Gareth McGlynn
November 10, 2025 · 40 min
About this episode
Gareth McGlynn interviews Samuel Liesmer about low voltage expertise in hyperscale data center construction.
Our host Gareth McGlynn sits down with Samuel Liesmer, Hyperscale Estimator at National Technologies (a Connex Company), to discuss the growing demand for low voltage expertise in hyperscale data center construction. Discussion Highlights: The surge of AI and data center growth driving electrical and low voltage packages. Understanding Division 27 low voltage systems in large-scale builds. The complexities of structured cabling, fiber optics, and media systems. How CCTV, security, and access control systems are managed within hyperscale projects. Working with owners and general contractors to balance delivery, design, and management challenges. And much, much more. Connect with Sam Liesmer: 🔗Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-l-424b8a146/ 🌐National Technologies: https://www.ntitech.com/
People in this episode
Host: Gareth McGlynn
Guest: Samuel Liesmer
Topics covered
- low voltage expertise
- hyperscale data center construction
- AI and data center growth
- structured cabling
- fiber optics
- CCTV and security systems
- project management
Keywords
- low voltage systems
- data center construction
- electrical packages
- structured cabling
- fiber optics
- CCTV
- security systems
- project management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Technologies, Connex Company, Linkedin
Places: hyperscale data center
More episodes of The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.
- E162: Sunil Dorairajan, Founder/CEO at Wyre AI · June 8, 2026 · 21 min
- E161: Nate Weeks, Director of Estimating at Jewett Construction · June 1, 2026 · 27 min
- E160: Nathan Schafer, Estimating Manager at Cornerstone General Contractors · May 26, 2026 · 35 min
- E159: Steve Dell'Orto, Founder & CEO of ConCntric · May 18, 2026 · 34 min
- E158: Kyle Stewart, Senior Manager of Estimating at Exyte · April 6, 2026 · 35 min
- E157: Elliot Christiansen, Sr. Vice President of Operations at Cleveland Construction · March 30, 2026 · 33 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction. podcast page.