Noah Salvato
Construction Procurement Manager CoreSite
Seminars
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
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?
