Nanjing Data Centre

Project Overview

I Squared Capital proposed the development of a 40MW hyperscale data centre in Nanjing, China, leveraging co-generation (CHP) infrastructure to power the facility—one of the first of its kind in China. The brownfield site consisted of two existing buildings requiring structural modifications, strengthening, and fitout to support
approximately 4,000 racks.

The project sought to integrate efficient energy systems while navigating complex local permitting and delivery pathways without appointing a traditional main contractor, relying instead on an internal project and construction management (P&CM) team.

TBH’s Role

• Developed an Integrated Master Control Programme and detailed Delivery Programme across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Delivered bilingual programming outputs (English and Chinese) to support daily planning across a Mandarin speaking internal team.
• Worked closely with I Squared Capital’s in-house P&CM team to align programme logic, methodology, and key interfaces across both buildings and external authority constraints.
• Conducted on-site working sessions to refine scope, interdependencies, and productivity assumptions.
• Provided monthly monitoring, programme updates, and reporting on delays, slippage recovery, resource tracking, and critical path forecasting.
• Offered ad hoc support on procurement strategy, contract time clauses, and EOT claim assessments

The TBH Difference 

TBH’s detailed programming support gave I Squared Capital early visibility over project timeframes, sequencing, and critical risks – essential in a complex, contractor-less delivery model. By embedding bilingual planners within the team and tailoring controls to match local workflows, TBH enabled structured coordination across disciplines. This early clarity helped I Squared Capital implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain momentum across a non-traditional delivery structure, ultimately supporting timely executive decision-making and strategic risk management.