Quality at the Source: Shifting Left to Improve Data Center Project Outcomes

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As data center projects grow in complexity and scale, preventing quality issues before they occur has become essential. This panel brings together leaders from a hyperscaler, general contractor, and supplier community to explore how the "Quality at the Source" and "Shift Left" principles embedded in the new DCE 9000 industry-led standard are transforming project delivery. Panelists will discuss the industry's most common commissioning and quality challenges, examine the five standardized levels of commissioning, and share practical strategies for identifying risks earlier in the project lifecycle. Attendees will gain insights into how stronger governance, collaboration, and standardized processes can improve reliability, reduce costly rework, and deliver more predictable project outcomes.