Regardless of public awareness, data centers form the backbone of digital infrastructure: housing the servers, networking equipment, and storage systems that are crucial for maintaining society’s daily operations. However, expanding a data center involves more than just adding servers, or putting in more shelving.
Data center expansion requires additional physical space, structural integrity, and a design that accommodates future growth—all while maintaining strict security.
Metal building systems provide the perfect solution, offering the strength, scalability, and efficiency needed to meet evolving infrastructure demands. Read on to learn how these innovative structures can help your data center grow smoothly.
Strength and Durability for Long-Term Use
Metal building systems are designed with strength in mind, using materials like steel.
Durable steel can easily withstand extreme weather conditions and resists wear over time.
Your building is better able to withstand temperature changes, snow, wind, rain, and sun. Most metal building systems are designed around products with extremely long lifespans.
This means reduced maintenance costs and a long-lasting structure that protects your servers and important equipment. A durable, robust metal building ensures your infrastructure’s safety, providing peace of mind that your data center can endure various environmental challenges for into the future.
Fast and Efficient Construction
Time is of the essence in any construction project, especially when your data center is at capacity and needs to expand quickly.
Metal building systems offer the advantage of pre-engineered components that can be manufactured off-site and swiftly assembled on-site. When your system arrives at the job site, the parts are in order and pre-punched for quick assembly by a trained crew.
This approach not only reduces labor costs but also significantly shortens project timelines, enabling you to get your data center operational faster.
Scalability to Meet Future Demands
Metal buildings are modular, and when it’s time for more space, you can easily add more room to your facility. Metal building structures can be easily expanded to accommodate more servers, cooling systems, and other essential equipment—without expensive building modifications or the need for time-consuming remodeling.
Whether you’re adding an extra wing or extending the current facility’s height, metal buildings allow for seamless growth without needing a complete overhaul of the existing structure. This makes future expansions more manageable and cost-effective, providing the flexibility needed as your business demands increase.
Cost-Effective Construction Solution
The materials used in metal buildings are generally less expensive than those used in traditional brick-and-mortar construction, and the efficiency of the construction process requires fewer labor hours.
Steel buildings are energy efficient, helping to reduce your ongoing operational costs related to heating, cooling, and electricity consumption. With reduced upfront and long-term costs, metal buildings deliver excellent value for data center expansions.
Customizable Design Options
Metal buildings are highly versatile and customizable, making them an excellent choice for data center expansion. You can design a building that meets your industry and brand’s requirements, from the layout to specialized ventilation systems or a custom wood-framed office area.
Need extra cooling capacity for your servers? Metal buildings can be adapted to include advanced HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and even unique design elements that align with your company’s branding.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Solutions
Steel is 100% recyclable and can be reused at the end of the structure’s life cycle.
As an industry, pre-engineered steel buildings support energy-efficient designs, including features like reflective roofing and insulated wall panels.
Using energy-efficient components can help reduce the overall carbon footprint of your data center. You can also qualify for tax incentives and LEED credits, to save on operating costs.
Adaptability to Changing Technology
Metal building systems provide the adaptability needed to modify or upgrade facilities as technology and market trends change.
For example, as new server technologies demand different layouts or bigger cooling systems, your facility can be reconfigured without requiring extensive renovations. This flexibility is a key advantage for data centers, helping future-proof your business and reducing your need for costly rebuilds.
We work with industry leader industry leader Butler Manufacturing™, and their focus on adapting to trends and industry needs has kept their business at the forefront of construction technology for over 100 years.
Is your data center ready for its next phase of growth? Our team at MGM General Construction Corporation specializes in creating scalable, durable, and customizable metal building systems designed to meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our services!