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As Soben deepens its integration into Accenture, we're spotlighting the people behind our capabilities the experts whose expertise drives real outcomes for our clients. This week, we spoke with @LuisGarcía, Lead Cost Manager in Mexico and a key contributor to our DCT26 report, about what this next chapter means for cost management in data centre delivery. 🟪 How do you describe the Cost Manager's role in the context of this new chapter? LG — At its core, a Cost Manager is the custodian of a client's investment; trusted to use every dollar wisely from day one through to delivery. That responsibility doesn't change. What's changing is the intelligence we can bring to that stewardship. Combining Soben's commercial expertise with Accenture's AI and digital capabilities means we can move from reactive cost control to genuinely predictive insight; helping clients make better decisions earlier, and with far greater confidence. 🟪 Where does the acquisition create the most tangible uplift for clients? LG — One of the persistent challenges in cost management is producing accurate estimates when information is still incomplete. That's where experience and judgement have always filled the gap. Now, we can back that judgement with data at a scale that simply wasn't available before. Access to Accenture's global intelligence means sharper benchmarking, more robust procurement planning, and stronger positions at the negotiating table; all of which translate directly into programme value for our clients. 🟪 What does the future of cost management look like in the AI infrastructure era? LG — The most rewarding outcome in this role is delivering a meaningful budget saving. When everything you've controlled, challenged, and optimised adds up to something tangible for the client. That's the result we're now able to achieve at greater scale. By embedding AI-driven forecasting and lifecycle cost modelling into our delivery approach, we can identify efficiencies earlier, de-risk capital decisions, and ensure the programmes underpinning global AI infrastructure aren't just delivered on time; they're delivered smart. ☑️ Read the DCT26 report to explore how Soben and Accenture are defining the future of data centre delivery. [Link in comments] #DataCentres #CostManagement #DCT26 #Accenture #Soben #ConstructionInnovation #AIInfrastructure #CapitalProjects #MexicoConstruction