Other Building Works for Data Centres
Coordinated construction support for complex projects
HD Construction provides a broad range of complementary building and finishing services for new-build, expansion and refurbishment projects within the data centre sector.
Alongside our specialist drylining, ceiling, fire-stopping, screeding, carpentry, SFS and cladding packages, we undertake additional construction works tailored to the requirements of each project.
Our flexible approach allows clients to place several related packages with one coordinated delivery team.
Supporting every stage of data centre construction
Data centre projects frequently require smaller construction packages, alterations and finishing works that fall between the responsibilities of specialist contractors.
If these items are not identified and managed effectively, they can delay mechanical and electrical installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.
HD Construction works with main contractors, project managers, consultants and specialist trades to define these responsibilities and deliver the required work as part of a coordinated package.
Our additional building services
Our services can include:
- General building works
- Internal alterations
- Refurbishment works
- Builders’ work in connection with services
- Structural alterations based on an approved design
- Openings for mechanical and electrical services
- Equipment bases and plinths
- Concrete and masonry repairs
- Blockwork and brickwork
- Internal partitions
- Wall and ceiling repairs
- Door and access-panel installation
- Floor preparation
- Making good
- Protective works
- Temporary works
- Minor demolition
- Strip-out works
- External repairs
- Finishing and decoration preparation
- Remedial and snagging works
The precise scope is agreed according to the approved project information, site conditions and programme requirements.
Builders’ work for mechanical and electrical services
Data centres contain extensive electrical, cooling, ventilation, fire-protection and security systems.
Builders’ work may be required to create openings, supports and finished interfaces for this equipment.
Our work can include:
- Wall and floor openings
- Service penetrations
- Equipment bases
- Concrete plinths
- Kerbs and upstands
- Access openings
- Service enclosures
- Trench and riser details
- Making good around installed services
- Fire-stopping preparation
- Finishing around containment and equipment
Openings or alterations affecting structural or fire-rated elements must follow the approved design.
Internal alterations and refurbishment
Existing data centres may require modifications to support new equipment, revised layouts or changing operational requirements.
HD Construction can undertake carefully planned internal alterations such as:
- Removal and replacement of partitions
- Formation of new rooms
- Ceiling alterations
- New access openings
- Door-set modifications
- Raised-floor interface works
- Local floor repairs
- Service boxing and enclosures
- Wall and ceiling making good
- Upgrades to internal finishes
Where works take place within or near operational areas, the scope should be planned around access, dust, noise, security and continuity requirements.
Structural and associated works
Where included within the project scope, HD Construction can complete structural and associated building works based on information provided by the appointed project designers.
These works may include:
- Formation of structural openings
- Concrete repairs
- Equipment plinths and bases
- Support details
- Masonry alterations
- Local steelwork installation
- Infill works
- Edge and opening protection
- Reinstatement following structural alterations
Safety-critical and load-bearing elements must be designed and approved by the appropriate structural engineer before construction begins.
Equipment bases and plinths
Technical equipment may require level and durable concrete or masonry bases.
Subject to the approved design, we can construct bases and plinths for:
- Electrical equipment
- Cooling equipment
- Pumps and plant
- Control panels
- External equipment
- Security installations
- Building-service components
The size, reinforcement, load capacity, vibration requirements and fixing arrangements must be defined by the relevant project designers and equipment suppliers.
Minor demolition and strip-out
Alteration and refurbishment projects may require controlled removal of existing construction before new work can begin.
Our services can include:
- Removal of non-load-bearing partitions
- Ceiling strip-out
- Door and frame removal
- Floor-finish removal
- Removal of redundant enclosures
- Local opening-up works
- Careful dismantling for reuse
- Segregation and removal of construction waste
Before work begins, the project team should confirm existing services, structural constraints, hazardous-material information and waste-management requirements.
Making good and remedial works
Building-service installation and design changes can leave walls, floors and ceilings requiring repair or reinstatement.
Our making-good services can include:
- Closing redundant openings
- Repairing damaged drylining
- Reinstating wall and ceiling finishes
- Repairing around penetrations
- Finishing around access panels
- Local plastering
- Floor repairs
- Replacement of damaged trims
- Final snagging and presentation work
Coordinating these items through one team can help reduce gaps between trade packages as the project approaches handover.
Working in operational environments
Construction within an operational data centre requires careful planning.
Depending on the project requirements, controls may be needed for:
- Access and security
- Dust and debris
- Noise and vibration
- Work near live equipment
- Temporary protection
- Material movement
- Waste removal
- Restricted working hours
- Emergency arrangements
- Coordination with facility personnel
These requirements should be agreed through the project’s permit, risk-assessment and method-statement processes before work begins.
A coordinated multi-service approach
HD Construction can combine several complementary services within one package.
A coordinated scope could include:
- SFS framing and drylining
- Suspended or MF ceilings
- Fire stopping
- Taping, jointing and plastering
- Screeding
- Carpentry and access panels
- Cladding
- General building and making-good works
This approach can simplify communication, reduce gaps between individual trades and provide clearer responsibility for interfaces.
Our delivery process
- Define the requirements
We review the drawings, scope, specifications, surveys and programme to establish what needs to be delivered.
- Survey the work areas
Existing conditions, access requirements, service interfaces and construction constraints are checked.
- Coordinate the package
Responsibilities, sequencing, permits, temporary works and connections with other contractors are agreed.
- Deliver the works
Our site team completes the approved scope with appropriate supervision, quality checks and progress reporting.
- Inspect and hand over
Completed work is inspected, snagged and documented according to the agreed project requirements.
Quality-control considerations
Our approach focuses on:
- Clear definition of the scope
- Approved drawings and construction details
- Coordination with affected trades
- Suitable materials and fixing methods
- Protection of existing equipment and finishes
- Inspection before concealed work is covered
- Management of changes
- Clean and orderly work areas
- Responsive snagging
- Complete handover information
Changes affecting structural elements, fire performance or safety-critical systems must be referred to the appropriate project professional.
Why choose HD Construction
- A broad range of construction and finishing capabilities
- One coordinated team for multiple work packages
- Experience in technically demanding environments
- Flexible support for new-build and refurbishment projects
- Close coordination with mechanical and electrical contractors
- Careful planning around access and programme constraints
- Clear communication throughout delivery
- Support through snagging and final handover
Discuss your building-work requirements
If your data centre project requires a combination of construction, alteration, refurbishment or finishing works, speak to HD Construction.
Send us your drawings, scope and programme. Our team will review the requirements and discuss a coordinated solution for your project.
Telephone: 020 3151 8763
Email: info@hdconstruction.co.uk