Dale Lewis
Director, Data Center Project Development The Boldt Company
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Panel: From Trends to Transformation: Reflecting on the Past 12 Months of Project Delivery & Preparing for What’s Next
8:30 am
- Examining how Midwest project conditions have shifted over the past year and what teams must know now to stay ahead in 2026
- Pinpointing new regional pinch points, emerging cost drivers and state-by-state risks across the Midwest to adjust scope, contracts and schedules accordingly
- Discussing the latest on mechanical loads, electrical demand, site layout and build sequencing: what does this mean for compressing or extending Midwest project timelines?
Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Navigating New Regional Markets to Accelerate Permitting, Partner Selection & Project Readiness
10:30 am
- Evaluating the unique permitting processes, inspection requirements, environmental expectations and regulatory nuances when entering a new market
- Understanding environmental and energy-policy variations across different states and utility territories in the Midwest to ensure compliance and anticipate site-specific requirements early
- Building relationships with new city officials and code authorities to identify the key decision-makers: who can support progress, who may create delays, and how can we partner effectively to accelerate approvals?
