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Trends in the Data Center Market

Reliability & Performance

Laser Scanning

ESIF: World’s Fastest HPC Systems

Google Glass

JE Dunn Welcomes Brian Setley

Healthcare Data Center Considerations

Top Projects

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On January 1, 2014, I stepped into the new role of President and CEO of JE Dunn Construction Company, a role previously held by Terry Dunn. This transition was part of a planned, strategic leadership evolution facilitated by our Board of Directors. Previously, I served as Chief Financial Officer for

JE Dunn and have been with the company for 18 years. I am confident my strong understanding of our business and past experiences has prepared me to take on this responsibility.

We have strengthened our mission critical team with expertise and experience through new hires and projects. We continue to cultivate innovation to build better through collaborative project delivery, lean construction, and our integrated project service offerings. Our work with mission critical projects across the country serves as further reminder that accessible data is crucial to our society’s daily functions, just as it is to the success of each project at JE Dunn. I look forward to working with you all as well as exploring new technologies to build more energy efficient and innovative data centers in our ongoing pursuit of building perfection.

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JE Dunn in the NEWS…

JE DUNN REPRESENTED AT IMN SPRING FORUM

JE Dunn was well represented at the recent Information Management Network conference in San Jose, California. Ron Vokoun, Mission Critical West Region leader and Doug O’Neill, Vice President both sat on panels during the conference on investing and real estate development for data centers. Doug spoke on construction, power and unique

needs of underground data centers whereas Ron contributed to the topic of green data centers. Topics also included cost minimization, risk tolerance and future proofing in design and construction.

MEP-T: NETWORK TECHNOLOGY AS THE FOURTH UTILITY

Paul Boucher, JE Dunn Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, explains how

technology is playing a greater role in healthcare building in Medical Construction & Design’s E-newsletter. The article focuses on how technology becomes the fourth utility in addition to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing due to the allocation of 30 to 40 percent of budgets. It also touches on JE Dunn’s approach to incorporating low voltage solutions and network systems. To read Paul’s article in full, use the following hyperlink - bit.ly/1d2Z8ir

BIM FOR ALL

JE Dunn’s commitment to technology and cost savings was featured in Building Design + Construction. The article highlights JE Dunn’s use of the Dunn Dashboard on several projects including the Energy Systems Integration Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado and the CyrusOne data center in Chandler, Arizona. To read the article in full, use the following hyperlink – bit.ly/1f0mgkh

REALIZING VALUE THROUGH HEALTHCARE MULTI-TRADE PREFABRICATION

JE Dunn continuously utilizes prefabrication in healthcare building. In this article from Medical Construction & Design’s March/April issue, Chris Hermreck outlines the value with project examples. We have experienced success with the Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia, Sky Ridge Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, and the OHSU/OUS Collaborative Life Sciences Building in Portland, Oregon. To read more on prefabrication challenges and solutions, use the following hyperlink - bit.ly/1rCAdhJ

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Reliability & PerformanceBY DOUG O’NEILL

Data Center owners are primarily focused on two key issues – the reliability of their facility and the performance of their facility because zero down time is essential. That focus is a primary reason why this building type fits so well with our company;

JE Dunn is also focused on reliability and performance in the delivery of our work. Over the last 20 years, JE Dunn has completed over 155 data center projects totaling more than $1.2 billion and has a team that focuses strictly on mission critical projects. Through our experience, we have continued to learn what is most important to our owner partners and the consistent message is one of reliability and performance.

One of our key assets that ensures the facilities we build operate as designed is our in-house MEP team. Our MEP team consists of individuals who come from the electrical/mechanical contractor and design community, so

they understand the complexity of data center scopes of work. They team with our owners and design partners to help ensure our projects are designed and built in the most cost-effective and expedient manner possible.

In addition to our in-house MEP team, the way we leverage technology to enhance the construction process truly makes us

unique. We utilize Building Information Modeling, web-based asset management software programs, our own Dunn Dashboard, and more in a manner that lets us build faster, more cost-effectively, and to the highest level of quality. The use of advanced technology truly helps us be a more collaborative and cutting edge building partner.

Trends in the Data Center MarketBY RON VOKOUN

Ron Vokoun focuses on growing our Mission Critical vertical market in the West Region and is located in JE Dunn’s Phoenix office. With more than 25 years of experience in the Mission Critical industry as both an owner and as a general contractor he focuses on fostering growth on a national level. Ron is also a regular contributor to the Industry Perspectives section of Data Center Knowledge.

Data Centers are one of the fastest growing sectors of today’s economy. In today’s constantly connected society social media, online retail, and healthcare are just a few of the drivers behind the digital economy. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the current trends in the data center industry.

SCALE

International Data Corporation predicted in 2012 that the number of data centers in the U.S. would shrink from 2.94 million to 2.89 million by 2016. We can safely assume that the quantity of data is not shrinking, so the variable that is on the rise is the size of data centers. Today’s data centers are often an order of magnitude larger than the data centers constructed just five to 10 years ago. A typical data center at that time would have been 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. It’s common now to see data centers that are 50,000 to 100,000 square feet. For example, a recent QTS data center built by JE Dunn is an astounding 990,000 square feet. The CyrusOne data center in Phoenix, built by JE Dunn, is projected to reach 1,000,000 square feet at full buildout.

COLOCATION & CLOUD COMPUTING

One of the drivers of larger data centers is the increase in colocation

and cloud computing services. The number of small to medium sized enterprises building and operating their own data centers is decreasing quickly. Many smaller companies are moving data to cloud computing resources, which are flexible and don’t require the capital outlay of a data center. Other companies are moving their electronics into colocation facilities. These enterprises have decided to stick to their core business and leave the operation of the data center to the experts.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Green Data Center sector of the industry is projected to grow from $7.5 billion in 2012 to $41 billion by 2015. My belief is that sustainability begins and ends with energy efficiency. With this in mind, it’s no surprise to see cooling technologies that incorporate air or water side economization, which enables free-cooling, becoming the norm. Ultra-high efficiency UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems) are also readily available. There are

many energy efficiency incentives available, which help offset the cost of upgrades, or even the cost of a new data center. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory data center JE Dunn constructed in Golden, Colorado is one of the most efficient in the world and also achieved a LEED® Platinum rating. From a pure economic standpoint, the green that really matters is money. So, we highly recommend performing a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis on equipment selection to ensure you are getting the most bang for your buck.

HIGHER OPERATING TEMPERATURES

In 2011 ASHRAE’s TC 9.9, in collaboration with all major server manufacturers, revised its guidance for data center operating conditions. This guidance provided a greatly increased range of temperatures and humidity. Recommended temperatures now extend up to 80.6°F. Generally speaking, for every 2° the temperature is raised in a data center, a savings of two to four percent of the total energy bill can be realized.

These are just a few of the trends impacting today’s data center industry. For a more comprehensive list, check out my blog on the JE Dunn website.

155DATA CENTERS

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$1.2 Billion

CyrusOne Data Center, Chandler, Arizona

ViaWest Data Center, Chaska, Minnesota

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Laser ScanningNOT JUST FOR MEP COORDINATIONBY MIKE FERNHOLZ

If you are thinking about using laser scanning just for the sake of MEP coordination, you could be missing out on some big opportunities.

Laser scanning of existing and renovated data centers has been used primarily by contractors and engineers to aid mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination through the post-processing of existing MEP and structural content. It’s also

being used as a design assist for architectural and structural engineering teams. But if you are only thinking about laser scanning during the MEP coordination phase, you probably aren’t getting as much out of the tool or equipment as you could.

Preplanning is everything on mission critical projects. Consider laser scanning as a tool that can be used at the preconstruction, construction, and close-out phase of a project. In the pre-construction phase, laser scanning can provide data center owners a detailed image of their facility before it is even built. It is hard for some owners to visualize the final product through black and white 2D drawings.

However, scanning, modeling, and creating a visual representation of a project within the 3D environment helps the owner make better decisions about the building and its end product. Laser scanning reduces the time required for field investigation, greatly reduces the number of unforeseen conditions, and therefore, reduces risk of change orders during the construction stages of the project.

Dave Leonard, Chief Data Center Officer of ViaWest said, “We have probably saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in change orders due to using laser scanning early in the process. JE Dunn introduced laser scanning and BIM to eliminate conflicts such as pipes running into other pipes, and that has been a huge benefit to everyone involved in the process.”

Some clients have been requesting a laser scan of their building to assist in the development of the contract documents. We’ve recently worked with Swanson Rink, one of the industry leaders in 3D MEP design, and they were able to incorporate our post-processed laser scan to produce more accurate design drawings. Detailed and complete design documents help ensure more accurate pricing.

The value laser scan technology brings continues on to the construction phase. In conjunction with a better design BIM model, the post processed laser scan; we introduce fabrication BIM from our sub-contractors. The enhanced level of coordination using these technologies provides opportunities for multi-trade prefabrication during construction. With a detailed, fully digital model of an existing space, large amounts of prefabricated assemblies can take place off site, simultaneous to other construction activities. This can help with commissioning, safety, preventing weather delays, cost, and schedule.

Another use for laser scanning that we are helping data center owners realize is in leasing, marketing, and post-construction considerations.

Laser scans are being used to lease space at colocation data centers. In the past, our clients have hired a marketing company to develop a 3D model of their facility to showcase it for potential clients. Additional marketing costs can now be avoided because the digital model that was built from the laser scan can be used for this purpose.

If you are considering investing in laser scanning equipment to aid in preconstruction, construction MEP coordination and even post-construction and marketing activities, you should consider several factors. We have compiled a top ten list to aid in laser scanning success.

TOP TEN TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL SCANNING:

1 Field a dedicated team where everyone is trained to laser scan.

2 It is critical to have a scanning plan in place prior to showing up to the site. Scans can become unusable if the point of reference is lost or the order and flow is incorrect.

3 Establish site control prior to laser scanning. Control can be used for building and system layout during construction. This allows you to scan in the future if a section of the building is missed during the original scan.

4 Discuss what the electronic deliverable will need to be for the designer to leverage the technology. Not all designers use the same design software.

5 Always scan more areas than you need. It’s easy to add areas to a scan during the scanning process. Trying to go back to add another area is difficult.

6 Have a plan on paper before scanning. This will reduce scan time.

7 Laser scanning is line-of-sight technology. It’s important that you schedule timing around demolition activities.

8 If you need to scan prior to demolition; you may need to remove ceiling tiles as much as possible to ensure adequate coverage of the scan.

9 If the project schedule requires scanning prior to demolition it could require more time for data collection process. Plan accordingly to determine the best time for laser scanning to occur.

10 We have found success when the general contractor leads the scanning process. Because the GC holds the subcontractor contracts, it can better manage the coordination among the full team.

JE Dunn BIM Specialist, John Ochsner, using laser scanner

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DST Data Center Laser Scan, Kansas City, Missouri

focusing on the delivery of the high-performance computing data center with efficiency metrics only fitting of such a critical initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy,” said Dave Schroeder, Project Manager with JE Dunn.

Boasting a nontraditional 90:10 ratio of direct water-cooled and conventional air-cooled

ESIF : World’s Fastest HPC Systems JE Dunn recently constructed the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. This greenfield project creates a LEED® Platinum, 182,500-square-foot complex that is the nation’s first megawatt-scale research and development

facility.The facility houses 22 laboratories and test areas and a 10,000-square-foot High-Performance Computing (HPC) Data Center with a 400-Teraflop initial computing capacity.

The data center houses the world’s fastest HPC systems dedicated to the advancement of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. It also features a chiller-less

design, direct warm-water liquid cooling, waste heat capture/re-use and operates at an annualized average PUE rating of 1.06 or better, making it

the world’s most energy efficient data center. This data center will demonstrate technologies that save energy and water, reduce CO2 emissions, and capture/re-use waste heat with an estimated annualized average Energy Reuse Effectiveness of 0.7.

The ESIF HPC data center is a showcase facility for energy efficiency incorporating the newest and most efficient designs and technologies available. The integrated design delivers an unobstructed 10,000-square-foot equipment space over a 17-foot raised floor that houses the heat exchange and supplemental air handling equipment. The data center’s power and cooling infrastructure is designed to support 10 MW of electrical load, with only two MW deployed initially. “NREL’s Energy Systems Integration Facility is a monumental project at the center of the new energy economy and instrumental in the transformation of our nation’s energy system. It was an honor to be a part of the construction team,

Google GlassChris Teddy, Senior Project Manager, was selected to join the Google Glass ‘Explorers’ program to beta test the Google Glass product before it becomes available to the public.

Chris is using Google Glass to further leverage our technology in field supervision and operations.

The product allows users to perform daily tasks while utilizing technology hands-free. This opportunity creates possible efficiencies in the construction field. Site observations are

performed by taking photos with a wink of an eye and sent via voice command. Video conferences can be held during a site walk through, allowing real time observations, and hangouts are held with remote designers and project team members in order to view coordination issues in real time.

Google Glass also increases efficiency and accuracy when compiling punch list items and safety observations. Employees wear the glasses to capture proper methods and safety measures, and then the video is used for presentations.

“ The possibilities of what we can do with this technology are exciting for us as a company, and for the industry,” added Teddy.

JE DUNN WELCOMES Brian Setley

Brian Setley has joined JE Dunn as Mission Critical Senior Project Manager with 20 years of experience in the industry. His robust operations and project experience includes healthcare, education, and mission critical. He focuses on building JE Dunn’s mission critical operations and is located in the Kansas City office.

equipment, the data center will achieve an annual power usage effectiveness (PUE) rating of less than 1.06. Additionally, waste heat from the HPC systems is captured and used as the primary heat source in the office and laboratory space, yielding an annual energy usage effectiveness (EUE) of less than 0.9. When combined, the energy efficiency and reuse features make the data center approximately 30 percent more energy efficient than a typical “green” data center, and one of the most energy efficient data centers in the world.

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Top ProjectsSOUTH CENTRAL Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Heart and Vascular Tower addition included construction of a 370,000-square-foot, 10-story heart and vascular tower in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The new tower serves as a new training hospital and increases the beds for vascular intensive care patients. The tower includes five operating rooms, 120 beds, a graduate medical education conference center, surgical floor, ICU, cardiovascular floor, acute care floor, and telemetry floor. The east tower’s new main lobby provides a welcoming atmosphere and leads to a public concourse featuring dining, retail, and public amenities. A new healing garden in the exterior space offers respite and a contemplative area for patients and their families. The medical center’s existing emergency department/trauma center also added 18,000 square feet and renovated existing space in six phases. The expanded trauma center houses two additional CT scan machines, an additional MRI machine

Healthcare Data Center Considerations

JE Dunn recently faced a unique construction challenge when building the Saint Luke’s Hospital data center.

Saint Luke’s requested that its new informa-tion technology data center be completed and functioning early in the construction process, so it could be integrated with the existing facility.

The data center would need to be open and running before the rest of the building around and above it was completed. To protect against leaks, JE Dunn built a temporary roof membrane over the deck above the IT center, and had it constantly monitored for

moisture. Once we turned over the data center, we had to closely monitor for dust, due to the construction of the facility that was being built all around it, including the new kitchen facility. Particulate collectors were maintained on a weekly basis to keep the amount of dust in the data center at a minimum. As designs changed throughout the project, we did have to go back into the space and core drill through the deck above, surrounding walls to service the garage, MEP systems, kitchen equipment, and more. Keeping the data center completely dry and dust-free were our main challenges during this process. The data center and new Mid America Heart Institute are now both open and fully functioning. The data center services the entire Saint Luke’s Hospital Wornall campus in Kansas City, Missouri currently, with the scalability to support the entire Saint Luke’s Health System.

and a heli-pad large enough to land two helicopters. The new emergency department is the area’s first Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only two in the state of Louisiana.

ARCHITECTS: BRADLEY BLEWSTER & ASSOCIATES AND VOA ASSOCIATES

WEST JE Dunn recently completed the 16,400-square-foot Encounter Africa Exhibit expansion and renovation project at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the fourth project JE Dunn completed for the Zoo and was the result of the largest capital campaign in Cheyenne

Mountain Zoo history. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing elephant barn and exhibits to construct new elephant and rhino barns, a lion holding building, and new lion, rhino, and elephant exhibits. The new elephant

exhibit includes upgraded holding areas as well as life-sized elephant sculptures, large outdoor exhibit spaces, an amphitheater, and an elevated boardwalk for optimal viewing as well as an elephant vacation yard hidden from public view except during private and guided tours. The rhino exhibit also features a unique viewing area that includes an airplane that overlooks the animals’ habitat, large wading pools, and waterfalls.

ARCHITECT: THE PORTICO GROUP

EAST The Cartersville Medical Center is a community hospital focused on patient-centered care in Cartersville, Georgia. The project included a 51,934-square-foot expansion and renovation of the emergency department as well as a vertical addition. The goal was to expedite ER wait times while providing optimal healthcare by increasing emergency department rooms from 18 to 30. Thoughtful design solutions

were used throughout the project to enhance the ER’s flexibility, efficient processing, and patient care. The project also used sustainable design features and tracked construction waste recycling. Overall, 60 percent of the construction debris was recycled.

ARCHITECT: THOMAS MILLER & PARTNERS

MIDWEST To complete the ViaWest Chaska Data Center Upfit in Minneapolis, Minnesota JE Dunn retrofitted the existing chip manufacturing warehouse into a data center. The first

phase included 42,000 square feet of raised-access floor with expansion for another 40,000 square feet. The installation included a new central plant with an indoor generator and an exterior “super-CRAH” for high-efficiency cooling. The data center equipment includes two 12.47kV GE main switchgear lineups, a 3125kW 12.47KV MTU generator, a 2,500kW 480V Cummins generator with a step up transformer, two 750KVA Mitsubishi UPS modules, 500KVA transformers, a 15,000-gallon fuel tank with pumping system and a 200TON super-CRAH including an air-cooled chiller, buffer tank, economizer, and humidification. Also included in the project was a 20,000-square-foot sales office remodel which included the sales lobby, offices, multiple conference rooms, including one that overlooks the data center, a cyber café, and a secure NOC entrance.

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Introducing JE Dunn’s DUNN+1 value-added service, which addresses the complexities and establishes guidelines for working in and around mission critical facilities. Our proprietary mission critical training program takes a proactive approach to addressing the key issues of an increasingly more challenging and continually evolving industry. DUNN+1 strives to maintain a safe construction environment in facilities where data needs to be available 24/7. It also provides unparalleled service, establishes uniform standards of compliance, and fosters

continuous improvement.

It is important that we staff our projects with well-trained and courteous construction professionals who will communicate with your staff, hold safety in the highest

regard, and minimize disruption to your facility. A clean, organized, and safe construction site is imperative to success in mission critical building.

We require each worker who sets foot in our mission critical construction projects to be trained in the DUNN+1 program.

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