The technology sector has experienced exponential growth in recent years, which is set to continue. As a result, developers have turned to prefabricated modular solutions, and in certain countries, an element of prefabrication is even mandated, with the aim to reduce construction programs and costs while improving quality.
Enhanced quality control through prefabricated solutions
Prefabricated or modularised solutions in construction encompass four primary types. Firstly, there are turnkey data centre solutions, followed by MEP modules such as power centres. The third type includes skid-mounted MEP equipment, such as metal racks for mounting and connecting mechanical and electrical systems. Finally, prefabricated structural or architectural components form the fourth category, encompassing elements such as concrete beams, walls, slabs, facades, and precast underground service corridors.
These pre-engineered solutions are built with standardised installation procedures. Each module is constructed in a factory and delivered to the site. This process allows greater control over the quality of the product, with rigorous testing undertaken in the factory. The factory environment also allows enhanced quality control from an installation perspective. Construction and integration can be performed under tightly controlled factory conditions by trained specialists while on-site preparation continues, compressing construction timelines, and subsequently lowering engineering and construction costs.
Implementing prefab or modular solutions within data centres presents significant construction program improvements. Ultimately, one of the key selling points of prefab is that they can be delivered much quicker than a traditional data centre, subject to the extent it can represent circa 40% improvement in comparison to traditional methods.
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