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Telephone Central Offices

Eagan Mobile Switch Center Expansion and Roof Modification

Eagan, MN

SWSG provided turn-key design and construction management services for this multi-phase project to modernize and expand the existing central office. The design included an electrical-generator-cooling yard and A/B CD power plant. The project included all new utility infrastructure, back-up power systems, chilled water HVAC, BMS system, and electrical distribution. The main project included a 3,000 SF interior renovation to create a data center within the existing telephone central office facility. The project included a new chilled water system with capacity for traditional CRAC cooling as well as high density cooling in the data center area. The new chillers include free-cooling modes of operation. SWSG provided design documents for the new BMS system allowing the contractor to install the wiring, conduit, and connections. The Owner’s BMS vendor provided the main control panels, software, and customization for the system. SWSG and the BMS vendor worked closely to commission the system after installation. Phase-2 included a new roof structure built over the existing roof to create a building within a building. Both Phase-1 and Phase-2 were conducted while the central office was in full operation.

Wayne Switch Center Electrical Retrofit

Wayne, NJ

SWSG provided turn-key design and construction management services for the electrical upgrades to the Wayne, NJ Switch. This project provided a new power building to house an upgraded utility service, N+1 generators and switchgear capability, and upgraded distribution for this Class-A Switch site. The existing generator room was converted to a new AC Power room. The existing service was back-fed and the existing AC service equipment removed from its current location in the DC Power room. A temporary generator was used during the cutover period. The entire project was conducted while the central office was in full operation.

Mobile AL Central Office & Data Center

Mobile, AL

SWSG provided turn-key design and construction management services for this 20,000 SF Mobile Switch Center build-out inside an existing shell warehouse. This project included a dedicated CRAC system for the data center, N+1 generators, distributed DC plant, cable racking, grounding, high-density cooling system, power room, secure equipment yard, fiber routes, new electric service, offices, control room, LAN room, loading space, HVAC, building automation system controls, fire suppression systems, main water & sewer services, extensive structural modifications, and plumbing.

Boise Switch Relocation

Boise, ID

SWSG provided architectural and engineering services for the complete interior build-out of an existing 10,000 SF office space.  SWSG provided design services for the T-Mobile build-out that included a switch site, power rooms, equipment yard, fiber routes, new electric service, rooftop platform, offices, control room, LAN room, and warehouse space.