Data centers fail on a regular basis. Fortunately, built-in redundancy, extensive commissioning, and startup staff training means operations are not interrupted as frequently.

Traditionally the commissioning process is presented as finite, defining beginning and end milestones. In hyperscale data center construction, however, practicalities and customer culture dictate that the commissioning is instead a continuous process improvement undertaking.

Modular construction offers clients familiarity and repeatability for equipment while also providing opportunities to troubleshoot without risking the schedule and adding cost.

Modular construction offers clients familiarity and repeatability for equipment while also providing opportunities to troubleshoot without risking the schedule and adding cost.

Data centers garnered a lot of attention in 2020 as many companies shifted to an entirely remote workforce and stay-home orders increased user demand. Let’s take a look at the top 20 articles of the year to see which topics drew the attention of our readers.

In mission critical facilities, constant power supply is vital — it is the key to protecting data, supporting operations, and maintaining business continuity in the digital age.

Proper electrical commissioning can identify potential issues in design, equipment specifications, installation, functionality, performance, and environment that could result in failures or outages down the line.

The AABC Commissioning Group announced additional details of the HyperScale Data Center Commissioning and Construction panel discussion, which will take place Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. The event is approved for 2 AIA learning units.

Traditionally, commissioning involves a team of 20 to 25 people crowding into confined spaces to monitor equipment and sensors — a thing of the past … for now, at least.