Building a Better Data Center

How do you build a better, more resilient data center as AI, cloud computing, and power demands accelerate? In this episode of Sound Policy, host Brian Amaral speaks with FM experts Adrian Oxley and Paul Heisel about data centers—and what it takes to protect them. Drawing on their expertise, they explore: — How AI is reshaping data center design and scale — Why power availability and redundancy are critical risks — The shift from air cooling to liquid and direct-to-chip cooling — Emerging hazards from lithium-ion batteries and UPS systems — What insurers and engineers look for in a resilient data center. From construction and commissioning to downtime risk, this episode offers an engineering-driven look at the future of digital infrastructure. 🎧 Also listen to Sound Policy on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.