Data Center Support Buildings and Critical Power Shells
Mission critical data center support facilities and power shell construction.
Data center support facilities and critical power infrastructure serve the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the DFW Metroplex. While data hall construction involves specialized systems beyond typical general contracting scope, the support buildings and site infrastructure that surround data centers require our industrial construction expertise. We construct the shells, utilities, and site work that enable data center operations.
Data center campuses require extensive site development-large concrete truck courts for generator delivery, underground duct banks for power distribution, and robust stormwater systems for the extensive impervious area. We construct site infrastructure meeting the demanding requirements of mission-critical facilities.
Support building shells house generators, switchgear, cooling equipment, and other critical systems. These buildings must accommodate heavy equipment loads and provide appropriate separation for emergency systems. We construct shells meeting data center operator specifications for their specific equipment packages.
Transformer yards, generator compounds, and cooling tower areas all require specialized concrete construction. Heavy equipment pads, containment systems, and access provisions must meet equipment manufacturer and operator requirements. We coordinate with equipment suppliers to ensure proper support structures.
Security requirements for data center facilities often exceed standard industrial construction. Perimeter barriers, guard structures, and vehicle control systems must integrate with site construction. We construct security infrastructure as part of overall site development.
What's Included
When This Service Applies
Data center developer constructing new campus infrastructure
Operator expanding existing facility with additional support buildings
Colocation provider building new facility requiring shell construction
Enterprise data center development requiring complete site work
Example Project Capability
Project Scope
Site development and support building construction for 30 MW data center campus
Client Situation
Data center developer needs complete site infrastructure and support building shells for new facility
Our Approach
Construct site work, utility infrastructure, and generator/cooling plant shells coordinated with data center contractor
Expected Outcome
Completed site infrastructure and support structures enabling data center commissioning
Contact us to discuss data center site construction and support buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you construct data hall interiors?
Data hall interiors involve specialized systems typically handled by data center specialty contractors. We construct the shells that house these systems-building envelope, structural support, and rough utilities. Interior completion is coordinated with data center fit-out contractors.
What concrete work is typical for data center sites?
Data center sites require extensive concrete-equipment pads, truck courts for generator delivery, transformer foundations, and general site paving. We construct all site concrete to the demanding tolerances these facilities require.
How does data center construction differ from standard industrial?
Data center construction involves higher redundancy, stricter tolerances, and more demanding schedules. Equipment foundations must be precisely placed. Utility infrastructure must accommodate future expansion. We apply appropriate attention to these requirements.
What security features are constructed with data centers?
Security features include perimeter fencing and barriers, vehicle denial systems, guard structures, and access control infrastructure. We integrate security construction with overall site development.
Can you expand existing data center facilities?
Yes, we perform data center expansions including additional support buildings, expanded utility infrastructure, and increased site concrete. Work in active data centers requires careful planning to avoid disruption to operating systems.
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