7 Data Center Technology Infrastructure Fails to Avoid

In today’s data center builds, technical sophistication isn’t enough. Projects are increasingly derailed not by design flaws, but by misaligned teams, vague expectations, and preventable breakdowns in the coordination of technology infrastructure.

From improper IDF location planning and undefined EPMS & BAS/BMS control points to late-stage Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) activation and door hardware coordination issues that delay Certificates of Occupancy, these problems don’t stem from system complexity—they stem from coordination oversight. Often, the technology infrastructure gets treated as a series of isolated scopes instead of a converged ecosystem.

This whitepaper highlights seven of the most common and costly technology infrastructure-related failures that consistently disrupt data center project timelines. Just as importantly, it outlines how to avoid them through real-world lessons and a lifecycle-based coordination model proven to reduce rework, risk, and cost.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Real-world examples of where infrastructure builds break down—and how they could have been prevented
  • Field-tested strategies to reduce redesigns, delays, and downstream change orders
  • A lifecycle methodology that connects design, coordination, and commissioning into a unified delivery path

If you are leading or supporting a data center construction or modernization project, this white paper can help you avoid the most common—and costly—obstacles. It is filled with in-depth research, expert insights, and practical strategies.

Download now to discover the 7 Hidden Pitfalls of Data Centers and how to avoid them.

Engineering PLUS is a technology infrastructure design industry leader, consulting with businesses around the globe, advising them on technology engineering projects, finding creative solutions to solve problems, and eliminating their biggest pain-points. Our company is passionate about turning advanced concepts into real-world solutions and helping our clients to navigate the challenges of implementing infrastructure technology into their development projects. We specialize in IT Infrastructure, Audio-Visual Solutions, Physical Security Solutions, Data Center, and Smart Building Solutions.