William Lewis is Speaking at Project Control Summit 2026

William Lewis

Vice President of Construction

T5 Data Centers 

United States

About

William (Bill) Lewis is a Vice President of Construction for T5 Data Centers. With 47 years of experience in project execution, Bill brings strategic and results-driven construction performance, demonstrating progressive leadership in project delivery, modularization, and advanced work packaging across global energy, chemical, and high-tech sectors.

Bill is recognized for delivering operational excellence, schedule predictability, and capital efficiency through innovative modular construction strategies, lean methodologies, and transformational leadership. He has been trusted by global corporations including T5 Datacenters, Microsoft, SABIC, and DuPont to lead complex multi-billion-dollar programs from concept through commissioning.

A recognized industry voice in modular construction innovation, Bill has a proven record of mentoring high-performing teams, optimizing execution strategies, and consistently delivering value through continuous improvement and data-driven construction management.

To connect with William, please check his LinkedIn profile.

 

Panel Speaker

Why Is Project Controls Mission-Critical In The Data Center AI race?​

Our generation’s moonshot isn’t happening in space—it’s happening right here on Earth in the race to AI. And the launchpad? Data centers being built at unprecedented speed and scale around the globe.

Delivering on AI’s promise requires data center projects to strike entirely new balances between stakeholders, pushing the limits of what’s possible in project delivery. Traditional roles are being redefined. Players from the construction industry are leveraging trillion-dollar investment and market urgency to fundamentally transform delivery models—tackling increasingly complex global and workforce challenges while seizing extraordinary opportunities.

Project Controls sits squarely in the middle of this revolution, with a more crucial role than ever before. As timelines compress, budgets skyrocket, and technical complexity intensifies, the question isn’t whether Project Controls matters—it’s how professionals in this field will rise to meet this defining moment.

Join this dynamic panel discussion as industry leaders explore how Project Controls is evolving to support the AI infrastructure boom and what it takes to succeed in this high-stakes environment.

Here’s what you’ll gain by attending this session:

    • Understand how the AI race is fundamentally reshaping data center project delivery models and what this means for Project Controls professionals.
    • Understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing Project Controls professionals in this rapidly expanding market.
    • Explore how traditional construction approaches are being transformed to meet the demands of AI infrastructure projects.
    • Learn what it takes to position yourself and your organization for success in this high-stakes, fast-moving environment.

 

Presentation Category: Project/Program Management

Competency Level: Intermediate