Hani Noshi

Thursday 23rd July 2026

Panel: Working with Texas Utilities to Manage Capacity Constraints & Protect Power Delivery Timelines

1:40 pm

Examining the Execution constraints Texas utilities are managing today, including overlapping large-load demand, capital prioritization, transformer availability workforce limits and constrained construction and outage windows
Aligning your project planning as sumptions with how Texas utilities sequence and execute work, addressing engineering timelines, construction windows and outage coordination before designs and schedules are locked
Coordinating ERCOT interconnection milestones with utility delivery activities, including inspections, outage planning and energization, to avoid timing gaps that delay power delivery

Friday 24th July 2026

Increasing Alignment & Communication Between Owners & Project Partners to Accelerate AI-Driven Data Center Delivery

10:00 am

Collaboratively developing structured processes for navigating project phases from procurement to commissioning, embedding Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Implementing transparent reporting, shared risk/reward structures and aligned performance metrics (DB, CMAR, IPD) to strengthen trust, accelerate approvals, and balance speedto- market with total cost of ownership
Integrating owner and operational input early in design through contractor and supplier engagement to reduce commissioning risk, optimize constructability, and leverage advanced construction techniques such as Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Construction Optioneering

Thursday 23rd July 2026

Hyperscaler & Colocator Panel: Defining What to Expect from Your Project Partners & How They Can Deliver

8:30 am

Defining what owners look for in Texas project partners beyond technical capability
Explaining project partner expectations throughout planning and delivery: how can teams better align with decision-making criteria, contracting approach, and communication practices?
Clarifying what it takes for project partners to support speed without increasing risk: the importance of early commitments, realistic scheduling and accountability