What does it take to build the digital fortresses powering our world?

In Building Giants, veteran technologist and program director Mark Powell lifts the veil on one of the most complex and mission-critical infrastructures of our time—the modern data centre. With over 30 years of industry leadership and a proven track record of 33 successful data centre migrations, Powell offers far more than technical know-how-he delivers a strategic blueprint forged in the trenches of real-world execution.

This isn't just a guidebook. It's a comprehensive operating manual, strategic framework, and battle-tested field guide rolled into one—crafted for architects, engineers, CIOs, and technology leaders who are serious about designing and running resilient, energy-efficient, and future-proof data environments.

Dive deep into:

Foundational Design Principles – from site selection and layout optimisation to fault-tolerant architecture

Next-Gen Power and Cooling Systems – unlocking peak efficiency while reducing carbon footprints

Sustainable Engineering – how to integrate renewable energy and environmentally responsible practices

Operational Streamlining – simplifying complexity with automation, modular designs, and AI-driven monitoring

Cyber Resilience – ensuring security, uptime, and disaster recovery in an age of constant threat

Vendor Management and Cost Controls – mastering stakeholder alignment and budget precision

Backed by real case studies and hard-earned lessons from global implementations, Building Giants is a rare inside look at what works—and what doesn't—when designing the infrastructure that powers banks, governments, cloud platforms, and the next generation of innovation.

"A must-read for anyone working in tech. Mark unveils the mysteries behind building these digital giants with clarity, authority, and vision."

— Clive, Global Infrastructure Lead

Whether you're planning your first site or refining your tenth, this book is the trusted advisor every high-stakes build needs.

Welcome to the architecture of tomorrow.

Welcome to Building Giants.