How PDM Speeds Up Critical Infrastructure Delivery
August 11, 2025
by PDM STAFF
As demand for power and digital infrastructure surges, the race to build new data centers is more competitive—and urgent—than ever. Whether driven by hyperscale growth, AI workloads, or edge computing needs, developers are under pressure to deliver power-ready facilities faster. However, long lead times for critical power equipment like transformers and circuit breakers continue to stall many construction schedules.
At Power and Data Management, we’re helping to close the lead time gap.
The Construction Bottleneck
In a typical greenfield data center project, the construction phase takes 12 to 18 months, but delays in sourcing key electrical components often extend this timeline. Many manufacturers now quote lead times of 12 to 36 months for large transformers and 12 to 36+ months for high-voltage circuit breakers, making it nearly impossible to maintain a predictable schedule. 
This has a direct impact on:
- Energization timelines
- Commissioning and testing
- Operational go-live dates
With utilities, developers, and tenants waiting on power, every delay translates into lost revenue and potentially higher costs.
The PDM Advantage: Fast, Reliable Delivery
At PDM, we’re closing the lead time gap with high quality products, logistics tracking and transparent communications. We offer:
- Transformer delivery in as little as 9 weeks
- Circuit breaker delivery in just 5 months
By drastically shortening the equipment delivery cycle, we enable construction teams to stay on track—or even accelerate critical path milestones like electrical infrastructure build-out and commissioning.
What This Means for Your Project
When equipment arrives to your site on time (or even before schedule), contractors can:
- Complete rough-in and install phases without delay
- Conduct performance testing and commissioning sooner
- Turn over data center facilities faster and meet contractual SLAs
In a market where every day counts, shaving 3–6 months off the timeline offers a significant competitive edge.
Build Faster with PDM
Whether you’re building a hyperscale campus, an enterprise data center, or a modular edge facility, PDM delivers the transformers and circuit breakers you need—on time, every time. Our consultative approach, U.S. manufacturing facility, and fast turnaround times make us a reliable partner for today’s urgent infrastructure projects.
Ready to learn how we are reducing lead times to keep your project on schedule?
Contact PDM today to discuss your upcoming data center projects.
