PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Kirby was appointed as the main mechanical and electrical contractor for a data hall in a new facility for a leading data centre provider.

Kirby applied Building Information Modelling (BIM) throughout this project and implemented Lean construction principles. All pipework was successfully prefabricated off-site, this optimised project delivery and ensured efficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK

Kirby scope of works included the installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services.

The electrical systems installed by Kirby included:

• LV Distribution
• UPS
• General and Emergency Lighting
• General Service Power
• Mechanical Plant Service Power
• Fire Detection and Alarm
• Access Control, Intruder and CCTV
• Earthing and Bonding
• Voice and Data Distribution
• Lightning Protection

The mechanical systems installed by Kirby included:

• Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation
• Supply and Extract Ventilation Distribution
• Fire Suppression
• DWS
• VRF Air Conditioning
• Leak Detection
• BMS
• Process Water
• Process Waste
• Soils and Wastes
• Domestic Water Services

Installed plant items included gas detection, UPS systems, fans, AHU’s and a VRV system.

The total project meterage consisted of 51,000m of cable, 2,620m of containment, 60 no. of instruments and 800 no. of I/O points, over 3,500m of pipework and 6,750m² of ductwork.