General Motors, a global leader in the automotive industry, selected Granger Construction to build its new state-of-the-art data center based on our exceptional performance and delivery of their Warren data center project.
Phases 1 and 2 involved constructing a new 120,000 SF hardened facility to house IT laboratories to run computer simulations for vehicle designs and to serve as a “hub” for monitoring GM’s global digital applications.
Key features of the new facility include:
- Card access system, video surveillance system, motion detectors and reinforced entry doors to control unauthorized access.
- 20,500 SF of raised flooring system, 1600 tons of cooling and 60,000 gallons of additional chilled water storage
- Over 30 miles of underground conduit and wire and over 5 miles of piping
- (2) 2MW backup generators
- (2) 3MW Diesel Rotary UPS’s
- Use of hot aisle/cold aisle technology
Value Engineering resulted in nearly $1.6 million in project savings, allowing GM to consider additional scope which led to a higher quality facility.
A carefully devised plan that was seamlessly implemented within a collaborative team environment, the use of a full BIM 360 design model and the dedication of nearly 1,000 individuals all contributed to the successful completion of this project.
Phases 3 and 4 involve building out Quads 3 and 4 (40,000 SF) along with installing additional electrical and mechanical equipment needed to support these spaces. The build-out consisted of installing drywall/ceiling, raised floor, underfloor MEP, installation of servers and in-row coolers. Electrical and mechanical equipment install include DRUPS (diesel generators), mechanical generators, RUPS units, substations, AHU’s, CHW/CW pumps, thermal storage tanks and building out cooling tower cells.