Reza Norozy is the chief operating officer at Prism Construction, a construction firm based in British Columbia, Canada, where he oversees daily operations and plays a key role in all strategic and operational decisions. Norozy discusses why the province is seeing increased interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure despite seismic and permitting complexities, and how sustainability and connectivity are becoming more integrated into AI/data center builds.
What is driving increased interest in AI/data infrastructure development in B.C.?
Several converging factors are positioning B.C. as a rising hub for data infrastructure. The province’s abundant hydroelectric power, among the most cost-effective and sustainable energy sources in North America, is a key draw for AI companies with energy-intensive workloads. Long-term investments such as TELUS’s $15 billion commitment to B.C. through 2029 and strategic partnerships such as Bell
