Lessons Learned
Capture, govern, and apply lessons across the data center development program.
Lessons Captured
64
Implemented
41
Open Recommendations
12
Recurring Themes
5
Order long-lead transformers at 30% design
HighLate transformer orders drove a 21-day energization slip. Commit major electrical long-lead items at 30% design maturity with a lead-time buffer.
Stage commissioning QA before turnover
HighIncomplete documentation at turnover created NCR aging. Run targeted QA walkdowns and enforce package acceptance criteria before system turnover.
Plan third-party commissioning capacity early
MediumElectrical commissioning workload peaked 22% above internal staffing. Pre-arrange third-party support contracts for predictable peak windows.
Escalate utility agreements at portfolio gate
HighUtility interconnection became the dominant portfolio risk. Treat service agreements as executive gate items rather than project-level tasks.
Resequence electrical rooms to absorb slips
MediumResequencing electrical room work allowed construction to continue despite procurement delays without impacting the critical path.