Workshop A: Breaking Into the Data Center Market by Demonstrating Credibility to Win Your First Projects

10:00 am - Tuesday 1st December 2026

Winning your first data center project is increasingly difficult without a proven track record or established credibility. Join this hands-on workshop to pressure-test real entry scenarios, tackle the barriers new entrants face, and define how to build trust, demonstrate capability, and win your first project.

  • Understanding what Eastern States clients evaluate in new entrants, from navigating dense, high-demand markets like Northern Virginia, Georgia and New York to proving technical capability, delivery track record, and financial resilience under tighter scrutiny
  • Exploring pathways to enter the data center market by starting with smaller projects and retrofit opportunities to build track record and trust
  • Building a credible entry strategy through partnerships with established regional players, pilot scopes, and avoiding common entry mistakes

Speakers:

Director of Critical Pursuits & Planning, Mission Critical
Shawmut Design & Construction