heighten in the same period and beyond; hence the need for a global effort to meet demand. Investigating Johnson Controls’ data centre prognosis holds up to scrutiny. A wide range of its air-cooled and water-cooled chillers seem primed to deal with rising temperatures (naturally a concern for one of the world’s most concentrated data centre demand sources: the Middle East). A consistent track record of investment in R&D and leading test laboratories seems to suggest that Johnson Controls maintains its stringent grip on performance and innovation on existing products and future ones, too. With that in mind, it is clear why Johnson Controls’ solutions are already integrated in some of the world’s most demanding data centres. Futureproofed to cope with efficiency intensity while helping to minimise costs and optimise timing, Grabowski suggests the organisation is “uniquely qualified to provide the differentiated outcomes data centre customers need and expect.” If global demand requires an organisation aligned in a forward-thinking vision and dedication to innovation, investigation dictates that Johnson Controls may be best positioned to spearhead it. ■ 88% of UAE residents would pay more for water to eliminate micropollutants and reduce health risks Veolia survey highlights Source: The Barometer of Ecological Transformation 2024 24 Annual Construction 2024 | www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com Technology A new global organisation has been established to operationalise Johnson Controls’ global scale in the face of unprecedented demand. The International Energy Agency this year estimated that global electricity demand from data centres could double that of 2022 by 2026