No need for superheroes : GSE can help build your data centre
With the advent of AI and the digital transformation of most of our work and personal lives, we need ever more space for our data – and ever more power for new data centres.
To put things in perspective, the total electricity needed for all of France’s planned data centres could reach 80 TWh a year – eight times more than the 10 TWh used by existing data centres. Paris, which ranks last among the four FLAP data hubs (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris), has doubled its data processing capacity since 2016.
Faced with this exponential growth in demand, the data centre industry must address two key challenges: master complex technological environments, such as the emergence of AI, and deliver growth that is adaptive and resilient, as well as sustainable.
Sustainability is essential to the industry’s future. Minimising soil sealing, optimising energy consumption and preserving biodiversity are key elements of a successful data centre.
Can you build one without calling in a superhero?
From the search for land to design, your ideal data centre
In response to regulatory changes such as France’s zero net soil sealing act (“loi ZAN”) and the need to reduce our carbon footprints, much of GSE’s construction work now focuses on available, strategically located brownfields. These sites, which are often in urban or suburban areas, are particularly suitable for data centres. Despite the scarcity of suitable plots of land, our experts can help you find the perfect site for a data centre.
GSE offers a turnkey development solution. A secure plot of land – audited for technical feasibility, environmental impact and due diligence – enables you to consider your investment with peace of mind. Our package also includes a detailed financial report and a market survey to assess your investment’s performance. Thanks to our network of regional offices and our international expertise, we can provide effective, personalised support to meet the requirements of your data centre building.
GSE harnesses the power of Building Information Modeling (BIM), which is transforming the construction industry by centralising and integrating data management. Thanks to data modelling, this collaborative tool covers all phases of the project, from planning and design to construction and operation of buildings and infrastructures. BIM delivers considerable benefits in terms of collaboration, efficiency, cost management and visualisation.
The main tool for achieving the synthesis of partial BIM models is the detection of clashes. We coordinate all the BIM models and – using our tools and experience – carry out a clash detection and highlight the descrepancies between the various trades. Besides automated clash detection methods, we conduct a manual model review based on our expertise. This is an important task, as it enables us to identify problems before the start of the project – and avoid delays during the execution phase.
GSE’s BIM team, which includes more than 15 experts with a decade of experience and 160 projects to their credit, works together to improve and innovate. Their expertise is a key element in our success and our positioning in the data centre market.
At GSE, we carry out the BIM synthesis in-house to ensure the data centre project’s ideal design. It enables us to simulate and evaluate various options with the client before construction begins. This approach identifies potential clashes between structural elements and optimises the project’s energy efficiency.
In the absence of superheroes, let GSE help you build your data centre. With our expertise, you can carry out your project efficiently, quickly and securely..
