
Blog Article
Guest article by Karim Allana, CEO Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB)
The ever-expanding digital landscape relies heavily on data centers, but their construction and operation can come at a significant environmental and economic cost. Sustainable practices are no longer a luxury, but a necessity. This approach balances environmental impact with operational efficiency and performance, delivering a strong return on investment (ROI) for local economies and stakeholders.
Data centers face multiple challenges, including downtime from outages, cyber threats and natural disasters. To ensure reliable and secure operations, adaptability is key. Modular designs and flexible infrastructure allow for efficient scaling, minimizing costs and environmental footprints. Prioritizing energy efficiency throughout a data center's lifecycle is crucial. This includes selecting resource-efficient locations with access to renewable energy and implementing natural or synergistic cooling solutions.
Climate change poses a growing threat. Extreme temperatures can strain cooling systems. Severe weather events increase the likelihood of downtime and data loss. Building climate-resilient structures is vital.
When considering building envelope services, Sabey Data Centers looks for a partner who can provide:
The ROI for data centers investing in construction oversight services is multifaceted:
Sabey Data Centers trusts the building envelope consulting services of Allana Buick & Bers Inc. (ABB) to implement sustainable practices in their new Ashburn, Virginia data center (SDC Ashburn- Building A). ABB's comprehensive construction oversight services address the challenges of maximizing ROI while minimizing errors and prioritizing sustainability.
The Sabey-ABB partnership exemplifies how construction oversight services align with sustainability goals while enhancing data center operations. This collaboration ensures the construction of environmentally responsible, reliable and future-proof data centers, driving sustainable growth and demonstrating a positive impact on local economies.
Karim Allana is the CEO and Founding Principal of Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB), a firm specializing in forensic construction analysis, sustainable building design, and construction management. With over 44 years of experience, he has served as a consultant and expert witness in over 1,000 projects. Under his 37-year leadership, ABB has completed more than 18,800 projects across various sectors, including residential, government, commercial, industrial, educational, insurance and healthcare. Karim holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University and is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He is also a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) and a Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC).