GDL Shareholder, Viktor Pregel, was quoted by Construction Dive on June 30, 2026 in their article “How Contractors Can Prepare For Community Pushback On Data Centers.”
Community opposition is an increasingly important factor in data center development—and contractors must plan for it before construction begins. Viktor explains why contractors must address and plan for these risks during contract negotiations, not after work is underway.
“A contractor has the most leverage to mitigate community opposition risks before the construction contract is signed and shovels hit the dirt.”
Viktor advises contractors to carefully define force majeure provisions to account for community protests, zoning challenges, construction moratoriums, and other local opposition that could delay a project—helping shift those risks appropriately and better protect all parties involved.
Read the full article, here.
