Originally Aired August 27th, 2026
Data center construction is booming, and geotechnical challenges are a critical—and often overlooked—part of the equation. Getting ground support wrong can derail budgets and schedules, but getting it right early makes all the difference.
Data center construction is booming, and geotechnical challenges are a critical—and often overlooked—part of the equation. Getting ground support wrong can derail budgets and schedules, but getting it right early makes all the difference.
Speakers Dustin Griesling, Dave McGuire, and Daniel Walizer walked through:
✓ Why bringing geotechnical expertise to the design table—not mid-construction—unlocks real value
✓ The full scope of GSI's work: deep foundations, excavation support, soil nail walls, earth retention, and more
✓ A real case study: How GSI solved a supply-chain crisis on a Georgia data center and doubled productivity (800→1,800 ft/day) with zero spec deviations
✓ The transformer pad settlement challenge—and how different grouting strategies change your bottom line
✓ How to specify and bring GSI into your next project, step-by-step
Who should watch: Data center developers, general contractors, construction managers, and engineering teams responsible for Shell & Structure design and execution.
What you'll walk away with: A clearer picture of geotechnical risk, how design-build partnerships reduce cost and schedule pressure, and the practical next steps to integrate this expertise earlier.
