AI data centre gold rush fuelling delays, reworks and higher costs

Surging demand for AI is forcing UK, Ireland, and Nordic data centre operators to accelerate build timelines, leading to higher costs, increased health and safety risks, quality control issues, and delays from supply chain disruptions.

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