Noah Salvato
Construction Procurement Manager CoreSite
Seminars
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Panel: Futureproofing the Mid-Atlantic to Strengthen Competitiveness, Compliance, & Regional Resilience
2:00 pm
- Forecasting the regulatory and policy landscape shaping data center expansion
- Assessing competitive pressures from fast-growing alternative U.S. regions; what are the Mid-Atlantic strategic advantages we must retain and where must we adapt to stay competitive?
- Evaluating the push for retrofits to modernize equipment and capacity
- Planning for long-term regional resilience: how can we withstand weather, component scarcity, or geopolitical volatility without compromising deployment timelines?
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Case Study: Redefining Our Procurement Strategy to Meet Demand for Long-Lead Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
11:30 am
- Establishing early, project-specific forecasting models to identify long-lead equipment risks upfront and synchronize procurement schedules with construction pacing to prevent downstream delays
- Building strategic partnerships with key manufacturers and implementing dual sourcing strategies to stabilize equipment availability, increase allocation reliability, and reduce exposure to single-supplier disruptions
- Implementing a flexible, scenario-based procurement framework that allows teams to pivot quickly in response to shifting lead times, financing constraints, or supplier market volatility, ensuring continuity across multiple campuses
