Nusantara Data Center Academy (NDCA) held a sharing session at PT Total Bangun Persada on Monday, 20 April 2026, at the invitation of PT Total Bangun Persada, focusing on key insights into data center construction and its growing role in modern digital infrastructure development.
PT Total Bangun Persada is a well-established construction company in Indonesia with extensive experience in large-scale projects, including high-rise buildings and commercial developments. As the demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, the company is also expanding its involvement in data center construction projects.
However, data centers are fundamentally different from conventional construction projects.
Data Center is Not Just a Building
During the session, NDCA emphasized a key message: data center is not just a building.
Unlike standard construction projects, data centers require:
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Extremely high uptime with minimal to zero downtime tolerance
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Highly precise and integrated electrical and cooling systems
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Strict cross-disciplinary coordination across all project stakeholders
Even small deviations in planning or execution can lead to significant operational impacts.
Comprehensive Insights from Business Context to Case Studies
NDCA delivered structured insights covering the business context of data centers, project development stages, and real-world case studies highlighting common challenges in the industry.
The session also discussed factors that can lead to project delays or failures, based on practical field experience.
An interactive discussion format allowed participants from PT Total Bangun Persada to actively explore each project phase, from design and construction to commissioning.
Common Challenges in Data Center Projects
Several key challenges in the field were highlighted, including:
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Design clashes between systems such as MEP and structural components
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Execution starting before final design approval
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Installation errors and coordination gaps among teams
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Vendor delays affecting overall project timelines
These challenges highlight that many risks can be mitigated through proper planning at early stages.
Commissioning as a Critical Phase
NDCA also emphasized that commissioning is a critical stage in data center development.
A project is not considered complete at construction, but rather at commissioning, when:
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All systems are fully integrated
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Testing and validation are successfully completed
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The facility is declared ready for service
This phase plays a key role in ensuring operational reliability and performance.
Interactive Discussion and Practical Insights
The session was highly interactive, with discussions based on real field experiences and case studies. This approach helped participants gain a deeper understanding of the practical challenges in data center construction beyond theoretical concepts.
The insights shared provided a broader perspective on the complexity and critical nature of data center development in today’s construction industry.
Conclusion
Through this sharing session, NDCA continues its commitment to delivering practical knowledge and real-world insights on data center development.
This initiative aims to strengthen industry understanding and support readiness in facing the evolving demands of digital infrastructure growth.
