Mission Critical Expertise
MEP | Technology | Commissioning
About CMTA
Founded in 1968, CMTA is a multi-specialty national engineering firm focused on high-performance building systems and technically demanding facilities. We have built a nationwide practice encompassing consulting engineering, technology solutions, zero energy design, performance contracting, and commissioning services — delivering infrastructure that prioritizes reliability, efficiency, and long-term operational value.
We are Data-Driven, and Results Proven. For more than 20 years, we have benchmarked real-world utility and system performance across our projects to continuously refine our methodology. This performance-based approach enables us to design from verified operational outcomes rather than theoretical assumptions. We define this disciplined engineering philosophy and our innovative approach as Building Science Leadership.
With our deep expertise in thermal and energy infrastructure systems, our team creates scalable, resilient solutions that support new construction, strategic expansions, and modernization initiatives across technically demanding markets—driving long-term performance, efficiency, and operational reliability.
1550+
15 / 3 / 8
National Expertise
Local Presence
Consulting Services
MEP Engineering
Zero Energy/Carbon Engineering
Renewable Energy + Sustainability
Engineering
Resilient Design
Technology (ICT, AV, Security, Wireless)
Acoustics
Lighting Design
Performance
Contracting
Design-Build + Construction Management Services
Energy as a Service (EaaS)
Commissioning Services
Resilient Infrastructure
Data centers represent some of the most complex and energy-intensive building environments of the modern age.
CMTA delivers high-performance mechanical, electrical and technology infrastructure for data centers—designing, optimizing, and supporting resilient, efficient environments that maximize uptime and minimize risk.
Our team understands the importance of system reliability in facilities that require 24/7 operations. We combine industry best practices with our decades of experience to provide clients with confidence as well as security and resiliency in their facilities. These types of facilities are becoming more complex and dynamic as technologies continue to rapidly advance. Our ability to deliver advanced, customized solutions has consistently enabled us to meet the complex demands of data center design, ensuring robust, resilient, and future-forward facilities that exceed client expectations.
We have deployed high density data centers with solutions including:
– Traditional CRAHs utilizing UFAD systems and Airside Containment
– Closed Circuit (within the rack) and Open Circuit In-row FCUs
– Active and Passive Rear Door Heat Exchangers
– Direct-To-Chip Liquid Cooling Deployment
– Short Circuit Thermal Storage
– Integrated ICT Infrastructure and Security Design
Secure infrastructure for mission critical operations.
CMTA has extensive experience supporting secure environments requiring ICD-705 compliance, including SCIFs and SAPFs for federal and mission critical facilities. As data centers increasingly support sensitive government, defense, and secure cloud operations, the integration of physical security, controlled access, secure telecommunications infrastructure, and TEMPEST considerations has become essential to protecting critical information and maintaining operational continuity.
Our team coordinates MEP, ICT, and security systems to support compliant, resilient, and highly secure environments within mission critical campuses. By integrating access control, monitoring systems, secure communications pathways, and infrastructure protection strategies into the broader facility design, CMTA helps owners create scalable data center environments that support both operational performance and stringent security requirements.
Select Clients
CMTA’s portfolio includes industry-defining projects for enterprise, research, and colocation (Co-Lo) clients, with high-performance solutions focused on energy efficiency and system reliability. Our team has successfully completed critical data center projects for leading clients across multiple industry sectors as highlighted below:
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We’re a legion of companies committed to making the spaces we occupy more sustainable, healthy, and efficient.
CMTA is part of Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company. Comprised of 14 innovative companies and 5,000+ people, our team of engineers, advisors, and contractors are working together to make the spaces we occupy healthier and more sustainable. To learn more about Legence, visit www.wearelegence.com
Sustainability & Energy Advisory
Sustainability Program Management
Green Building Certification
Data reporting & compliance
Retrofit & Modernization
Equipment Upgrades
Liquid Cooled Enabled
Adaptive Reuse Scenarios
Design Services
MEP design + Modular design
Advanced energy modeling
Upgrade, Retrofit & Modernization
MEP Contracting
MEP Construction Services
Design and Modeling expertise
In-Plant Services
Prefabrication
Custom MEP prefabrication
Prefabricate & Deliver across the U.S.
OEM & Contractor partnerships
On-Site Power Solutions
Microgrids, BESS, and renewables
Owner’s rep services & advisory
Renewables design and deployment
Data Center Capacity
Construction to Date
1.5GW
Data Center Capacity
Construction to Date
$1.6B Years of Data Center Industry Experience
50+ Data Center Clients
100+
Future-Ready Facilities
Accommodating evolving technologies and density growth.
As technology demands continue to evolve, mission critical facilities must be designed to support increasing compute density, operational complexity, and continuous uptime requirements. Rapid growth in GPU technology and AI investment has accelerated rack densities from tens of kilowatts per rack to hundreds, driving the industry’s evolution from traditional airside cooling to containment, direct-to-chip cooling, and liquid immersion technologies.
Through thoughtful infrastructure planning, adaptive design strategies, and cost-benefit analysis, we help our clients maximize operational performance and long-term value while maintaining alignment with project budgets and delivery objectives.
Key Considerations Include:
Adaptable System Architecture
Designing electrical and mechanical systems with flexibility to accommodate evolving load profiles and cooling strategies without requiring disruptive reconstruction.
Scalable Infrastructure Planning
Structuring facilities to allow phased capacity growth and operational expansion while maintaining uptime and reliability.
Constructibility and Standardization
Developing repeatable design frameworks that support deployment consistency across multiple sites and regions, reducing variability and accelerating execution.
Robust Technology Solutions
Mission critical connectivity, facility security, and operational infrastructure.
Our integrated approach aligns ICT, security, AV, and wireless systems with the built environment—delivering scalable, resilient solutions that support real-time operations, seamless coordination, and long-term performance.
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Robust ICT systems form the backbone of mission critical operations—integrating fiber networks, telecommunications, and unified platforms to deliver secure, high-speed, and reliable data flow with scalability for future growth.
Security
Layered security protects critical infrastructure through advanced access control, surveillance, and racklevel authorization—ensuring only approved personnel access sensitive systems while maintaining compliance and operational continuity.
Audio Visual
Integrated AV systems support realtime collaboration and decision-making across NOCs, conference rooms, and command centers—featuring video walls, conferencing, and control systems designed for reliability and flexibility.
Wireless Connectivity
Seamless in-building wireless supports WiFi, DAS, and radio systems—enabling secure mobility, first responder communication, and continuous connectivity across all operational and support spaces.
Performance-Driven Commissioning
Verifying system performance, resiliency, and interoperability from startup through occupancy.
CMTA’s commissioning approach is centered on early engagement, continuous coordination, and rigorous performance verification to support reliable operation in mission critical environments. By participating throughout every phase of design, construction, testing, and startup, we identify issues early, minimize schedule impacts, and help maintain project momentum through occupancy and operation.
Our process follows a proven 5-Level commissioning approach tailored for data centers and other mission critical facilities:
Level 1
Factory Witness Testing
Review and witness factory testing of major equipment prior to shipment.
Level 2
Site Acceptance & Installation
Verify proper equipment delivery, installation, and initial startup readiness.
Level 3
Equipment Energization & Startup
Coordinate component startup, readiness verification, and pre-functional testing documentation.
Level 4
Functional Performance Testing
Test individual systems and equipment to confirm operation in accordance with design intent.
Level 5
Integrated Systems Testing
Simulate real-world operating and emergency conditions to verify system interoperability, redundancy, reliability, and operational readiness.
As an independent commissioning authority, CMTA serves as both an advocate for the owner and a collaborative partner to the project team. Our focus is not only identifying deficiencies, but helping resolve issues efficiently to support schedule certainty, operational readiness, and successful project delivery.
Advanced Trending + Optimization
Commissioning doesn’t stop at system startup but evolves through advanced trending and optimization. By analyzing real-time data, we verify that systems operate efficiently, identify decreased performance, and finetune control strategies for lasting results. This data-driven approach enables performance reliability and energy reduction by uncovering inefficiencies that traditional commissioning may miss. Trend analysis and tracking keep systems performing at peak efficiency, reducing unnecessary runtime and utility costs.
The result – smarter buildings that maintain optimal performance, deliver measurable energy savings, and support long-term operational excellence.
Select Project Experience
Confidential Data Center
Confidential Colocation Client | Reno, Nevada
This 16 MW Colocation Data Center project encompasses approximately 75,000 SF of new construction to be delivered in multiple phases. Rack density will be adjustable to meet diverse Client requirements from low density applications to Directto-Chip cooling to leverage deployment of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge chip technology.
The design integrates liquid-to-chip cooling applications including both passive and active rear door heat exchangers as well as coolant distribution units to accommodate rack densities over 100 kW/Rack. The central plant includes air-cooled chillers, thermal storage unloading, and multiple layers of systematic redundancy.
Project at a Glance
Status: Ongoing
Size: 75,000 SF
Capacity: 16MW
Project Type: New Construction
Relevancies
Mission critical
Data Center
Power Distribution
CDU Deployment for Direct-to-Chip Cooling
Advanced Research Data Center
Confidential Advanced Research Client | Tennessee
CMTA is providing full MEP, IT, and security design and construction administration services for this mission critical expansion of the client’s existing data center, which serves their HQ campus research and healthcare facilities. The project will advance the current facility from traditional airside HVAC solutions to cutting edge Direct-To-Chip cooling solutions, as well as support high density HPC/Super Compute applications.
The project includes the expansion of the building’s physical footprint and the reconfiguration of the current facility to maximize the allowable density of critical IT infrastructure. This will be achieved through a carefully orchestrated shutdown and tie-in methodology to ensure zero interruption to their critical research operations.
Project at a Glance
Status: Ongoing
Size: 85,300 SF
Capacity: 10MW
Project Type: Modernization/Expansion
Relevancies
Mission critical
Data Center
Power Distribution
Direct-to-Chip Cooling
Aggresive Project Schedule
Confidential Technology Corporation R&D, Manufacturing, and Data Center Facilities
CMTA was selected to provide Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Consulting Engineering at various locations for a global technology company. These secure and unsecure spaces house experts responsible for research, development, production and testing of leading-edge semi-conductor technology for the US Government. These facilities include Data Centers, Manufacturing Cleanrooms, Secure Workplace, and Support spaces at multiple locations to support design, manufacturing, testing, and repair activities.
These projects prioritize Resiliency, with Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure to minimum Tier 3 level redundancy, while maximizing overall energy and operational efficiency.
Data Center HVAC strategies have included in-row overhead hot aisle containment, in-row rack mounted direct to server cooling units, and large format traditional CRAH unit technologies.
Cleanroom requirements varied from Class 1000 to Class 1, achieved utilizing HEPA rated fan filter units and multi-level interstitial HVAC distribution strategies.
Adaptive Reuse Application
As part of the scope for this contract, CMTA was able to deploy a 3 MW data hall, including the N+1 water-cooled airside HVAC systems, Tier 3 backed redundant electrical switchgear, downstream distribution, and over (50) 50+ kW racks, all within a 2,900 SF footprint of an existing office building with a 10 ft deck height.
Project at a Glance
Status: Ongoing, multiple site deployments
Relevancies
Secure Data Centers
16MW of Computer Load
Secure Office/Workplace
Secure Manufacturing Test and Assembly Spaces
Secure Cleanrooms
Tier 3 Power Distribution
Expansions and Renovations
Dual Redundant Mechanical Systems
HostDime Corporate HQ + Global Data Center
HostDime | Orlando, Florida
HostDime’s new Orlando data center complex serves as the only enterprise Tier IV data center in Central Florida.
HostDime has unveiled its flagship Tier IV data center in Orlando, Florida, a cuttingedge facility designed to set a new standard in infrastructure reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This $58 million hub spans 95,000 square feet and is engineered to meet the diverse needs of hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation clients.
CMTA designed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low voltage systems for this new seven-story, high-tech facility. Three floors are dedicated to the data center, which will be able to host more than 35,000 servers at full capacity.
The remaining four levels are designed for offices and features executive room suites for overnight customer visits, conference rooms, a training center, 3,500 SF of outside terraces, break rooms, a cafeteria, a full commercial kitchen, and a 36-foot high warehouse storage area.
The vision for the new data center originated from the need to address the near full capacity of the client’s flagship facility in Orlando, and to expand its offerings to better serve its global client base. This next-generation data center not only supports the housing of government data but also serves as a critical peering and connectivity hub for networks across the Southeastern United States and Latin America.
Engineered to meet the industry’s most stringent standards, the facility is built to comply with certifications like HIPAA/ HITECH, FedRAMP, GDPR, PCI, SOC 2, and FISMA. With a network capable of supporting over 1Tbps (10 x 100GbE) of connectivity, it is fully equipped to handle the ever-growing demands of modern data exchange.
The infrastructure is designed for unparalleled reliability, featuring robust redundancy, advanced cooling systems, and on-site power generation. Together, these systems ensure 100% uptime while maintaining maximum security. In alignment with sustainability goals, the facility integrates highly efficient energy systems throughout its design.
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HostDime Corporate HQ + Data Center
HostDime | Orlando, Florida
This cutting-edge facility is also hurricane-rated to withstand Category 5 storms and offers ample scalability with space for over 1,000 racks. Connectivity is further enhanced by a minimum of twelve network and fiber providers interconnected through three fully redundant meet-me rooms. Built to Tier IV standards, the data center delivers complete mechanical and electrical redundancy to guarantee unmatched reliability. Its advanced fiber density solutions make it an ideal environment for modern cloud infrastructure and data-driven enterprises.
In addition, the facility will utilize the latest technology in security and access control, including touch-less facial recognition access control, over one hundred 360-degree security cameras throughout the building and site, and car-trap access to enter and leave the facility to prevent tailgating.
With this groundbreaking expansion,
HostDime reaffirms its commitment to providing innovative, reliable, and futureproof digital storage and connectivity solutions for businesses worldwide.
Facility/Network Features
Private client cage space
Private data center suites
On-demand client offices
100 gigabits of network connectivity
Dual path protected dark fiber connectivity to Miami
CFL-IX: Central Florida’s First Peering Exchange
Project at a Glance
Status: Design Complete 2024; Construction Completion Q3 2025
Size: 95,980 SF
Cost: $58,000,000
Capacity: 2.5MW
Project Type: New Construction
Relevancies
Data Center
Power Distribution
Increased Resiliency/Redundancy
Cold Harbor Data Center Power Upgrades
Commonwealth of Kentucky | Frankfort, Kentucky
CMTA has been involved with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s data center on multiple projects since the mid 2000s. This facility maintains data services for the Commonwealth as well as hosts co-location services for numerous outside entities.
As part of a long range expansion strategy, CMTA was commissioned to perform a power system reliability analysis and provide a master plan for incremental improvements.
This analysis involved the entire power distribution system including multiple utility feeds, central utility plant, building distribution, floor distribution and its effects on cooling system reliability. Hands-on
inspection and documentation, combined with CMTA’s expertise guided updates to this 1970’s facility. CMTA’s electrical design has provided for upgrade of the building’s UPS capacity to 2.8 MW of capacity. Power is distributed via multiple physically separate and completely redundant pathways to provide the maximum redundancy for ITS equipment.
All power distribution risers and branch circuits to ITS equipment on each have been replaced as part of the ongoing improvements. Each rack in the facility is equipped with redundant circuits. Select areas contain a third statictransfer source-select circuit to supply single-corded and three-source equipment. These
upgrades were accomplished within an operating data center and strictly planned, phased and coordinated to nearly eliminate equipment downtime. CMTA has provided prime design and construction administration services to implement many of the master plan improvements noted above.
Project at a Glance
Status: 2020
Cost: $5,748,000 (multiple projects)
Project Type: Renovations
Capacity: 2.8MW UPS Capacity
Data Center Central Plant Upgrades
Confidential Client | Confidential
CMTA developed and implemented new mechanical and electrical systems to expand central plant capacity for this confidential data center client. The initial project scope included the installation of two 1000-ton water-cooled centrifugal chillers and corresponding cooling towers, meticulously designed to align with the client’s operational demands while optimizing performance and scalability.
As the project evolved, CMTA was selected to provide comprehensive MEP services for the expansion. This involved the strategic installation of two nominal 600-ton chillers, supported by three chiller water pumps, three condenser water pumps, three cooling towers, and one heat exchanger.
The engineering solution required new power distribution equipment to feed the additional systems and a complete rework of the existing electrical infrastructure to ensure seamless, successful operation.
Despite challenging existing field conditions, CMTA expertly reconfigured all associated piping and ductwork. These upgrades were meticulously designed to align with the client’s operational demands, delivering optimized performance and future scalability.
Project at a Glance
Completion: 2021
Size: Two 1,000-Ton Chillers
Project Type: Renovation
US CBP Office of IT UPS System
US Customs and Border Protection | Virginia
CMTA is providing full MEP, IT, audio visual, communications, and security design services for the consolidation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency’s Office of Information Technology into a GSA lease space in the Washington DC Metro Area (owner prefers that the exact location is not identified). This 445,000 square foot interior fit-out project will support 3,700 engineering, IT, and scientific positions in a single space.
Special features of this project include SCIF areas, forensic laboratories and a level four security standard. CMTA’s scope of work includes designing systems for building additions (connector bridge, visitor entry, and employee entrance), 12,000 square feet of wet labs, radio testing labs, dispatch labs, new emergency power generation
system for full building backup, site security upgrades, site lighting, blast mitigation and hardening.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Information Technology will operate without electrical power limits at Quantum Park (a nearly 2 million SF campus). The entire campus utilizes an independent power source with an electric substation on-site for added security. This configuration allows for optimum protection, power and productivity required to maintain CBP’s information infrastructure. A notable challenge included that the data center was required to be tied into campus electrical and HVAC infrastructure, but also required modifications to that infrastructure including a new 2MW generator to parallel with existing generators, major changes
to medium voltage power distribution to properly back up critical loads, and addition of a new boiler in the central plant.
Additionally, a new modular, scalable 625 kVA/KW UPS was installed to support uninterruptible loads throughout the project.
Project at a Glance
Status: Completed 2021
Size: 445,000 SF
Cost: $90M
Relevancies
Data Center
Power Distribution
Increased Resiliency
Mission Critical
National Government Services Data Center
NGS | Shelbyville, Kentucky
Since 2010 CMTA has been providing MEP engineering and project management services to the Shelbyville Data Center at their 30,000 SF Shelbyville, Kentucky facility. Since we began working with them, we have been involved with the following projects:
2010: Overall Building Normal and Emergency Power System Upgrade
2011: Lower Level Egress Corridor Modifications
Second Floor TIER III Assessment and Master Planning Schematic Documents
2012: Second Floor Command Center (NOC) Renovation
Second Floor CRAC Unit Replacement
Lower Level Emergency Drainage Project
Second Floor Data Center Lighting / Energy Improvements
2013: Second Floor Data Center PDU / FDC Installation & Upgrades
Second Floor Data Center TQC Installation
Second Floor Data Center Customer Relocation
Second Floor Data Center Customer Relocation & Master Plan
Facility Master Planning Schematic Documents Update
Site Utilities and Security Upgrades
Second Floor Data Center HVAC & Emergency Power Redundancy Upgrades
2014: Second Floor Data Center Overhead Cable Management System Installation
2015: Overall Building Emergency Power System and Redundant N+1 UPS Expansion Redundant HVAC Expansion
Second Floor Command Center (NOC) Video Wall Replacement
2017: Uptime Normal Power Switchboard Backup Generator Feed
2018: Uptime Tier III Design Documentation and Certification
DataChambers New Data Center
North Carolina Research Campus | Kannapolis, North Carolina
DataChambers is a leading edge provider of information technology services for mission critical and state of the arts facilities. This new 50,000 SF data center was the first of what is seen as a larger three phase project located on the 350-acre North Carolina Research Campus.
CMTA engineers were commissioned directly by DataChambers as the MEP/ FP engineering firm to work as part of the design team to design this new data center. The facility offers a variety of information technology services. The new center was built to withstand harsh weather conditions and features state-of-the-art systems for power, security, HVAC and network connectivity.
Project at a Glance
Status: Complete
Size: 50,000 SF
Cost: $35M
Project Type: Expansion
Relevancies
Data Center
Power Distribution
Increased Resiliency
Research Facility
Building 10 + Data Center
Valencia College | West Campus, Orlando, Florida
CMTA designed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low voltage systems for the new classroom building which includes classrooms, technology labs, a testing center, and a state-of-the-art space designed for collaboration among groups of up to 32 people.
The state-of-the-art data center is outfitted with technology equipment, fiber optics, and backup emergency power. It supports the College’s West, Osceola, Lake Nona, and Downtown campuses. The computer server rooms, phone rooms, and other areas housing sensitive communication equipment have a separate air conditioning system (split systems) with a high-temperature alarm for continuous 24/7 operation.
CMTA designed phone, network, wireless, classroom, and conference center audio-visual systems, digital signage, access control, video surveillance, paging, white noise, and mass notification systems. Our team collaborated with the College to understand their requirements, goals, and budget. We worked with the Valencia Office of IT to list all existing equipment to be installed in each of the 20 cabinets. We determined the current cabinet loads, added 30% for future growth, and sized the Liebert in-row cooling design with a single unit on the UPS/Generator as a backup solution.
Project at a Glance
Status: Completed 2013
Size: 60,000 SF
Cost: $13,300,000
Project Type: New Construction Awards/Certifications: Green Globes III
Voitress Data Center (Formerly Indatus)
Louisville, Kentucky
Voitress (Formerly Indatus) is a fast growing company previously located in Southern Indiana that was looking for more space.
HVAC systems are comprised of high efficiency Water Source Heat Pumps with cooling tower heat rejection and gas boilers. The data center utilizes separate N+1 air cooled chillers and In-Row chilled water cooling units.
Electrical systems consist of 1600A 277/480V service on a loop fed, redundant utility transformer system. Distribution systems are provided from a main-tie-main switchboard with redundant distribution power paths for critical loads from the switchboard. Emergency power for the building and data center are provided from
(2) two 750KVA Diesel Generators with 49-hour sub base tanks each in an N+1 redundant configuration.
Energy efficient lighting with T8 fluorescent fixtures and LED fixtures are utilized throughout the facility with digital networked lighting controls and occupancy sensors as required by adopted energy codes.
The data center consist of (2) two 250KVA UPS units in an N+1 redundant fashion with redundant electrical distribution pathways and an FE-25 dry agent fire suppression system.
Renovations of any building are typically more challenging than new construction,
but historic buildings in which you maintain the existing character and story of the structure present specific challenges. Utilizing energy efficient heat pumps with smaller ductwork allowed creative duct routing. Raised access flooring was utilized in many offices spaces to provide electrical and telecom distribution pathways which concealing the utilities. The raised flooring was also utilized to hide electrical raceways from the floor below that would normally be routed on exposed ceilings to serving lighting.
Project at a Glance
Status: Completed
Size: 60,000 SF
Cost: $7.6M
MHP New Data Center
Major Health Partners | Shelbyville, Indiana
This project involved a new standalone data center equipped with generator, (2) 120 KVA UPS, battery monitoring system, and other resilient design features for Major Health Partners.
CMTA built a hardened structure inside of an existing admin building, which was approximately a quarter of a mile from the new hospital. This included new steel structure and walls, designed to withstand a tornado. A new exterior shelter that housed the generator and cooling unit condensing units included hardened walls and steel grating above to deflect flying debris. The facility was designed to be energy efficient, with hot and cold aisles and utilizing in-row cooling units. The cold aisle was enclosed, to direct the cold air through the equipment. A free cooling fan was also utilized to provide space cooling when the outdoor air conditions would allow.
Two 15kV circuits were routed from the existing hospital infrastructure to two pad-mount transformers, for the entire building and data center utility power, and connected via main-tie main switchboard for automatic switchover. This set-up provided fully redundant services while also utilizing the hospital back-up power systems with parallel generators and utility company circuits from separate sub-stations. A local / on-site generator was provided for further redundancy. The infrastructure and data center capacity were designed to support 50% future growth.
The UPS system is designed to be fully redundant with dual power connections to associated data center equipment via overhead busway distribution. The UPS units are scalable for future growth and includes maintenance by-pass switches, connectivity for web-management, and integrated battery monitoring system.
Project at a Glance Status: Completed 2017
Size: 3,500 SF
Cost: $2M
Ranked 3x in the Top 100 “Most Wired Hospitals in America” (Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine) for exemplary technological infrastructure
Relevancies
Mission critical
Data Center
Power Distribution
Supports Healthcare Operations
Increased Resiliency
Pikeville Medical Center Data Center
Pikeville Medical Center | Pikeville, Kentucky
This new data center houses all PMC’s servers and equipment needed to keep hospital operations running smoothly. It was designed to house the technical operations of the hospital with many special features.
It was built with upgraded wiring, leak detection and environmental controls to maintain proper temperature for all the equipment. This is achieved by using state-of the-art hot aisle containment systems. It also has the capability to monitor equipment and power statistics that could not be done previously.
In the event of a power failure, the Data Center has many backup systems and fail-safes in place to stay operational and keep all employee and patient data secure.
The facility is powered from the hospitals central power plant containing 6MW of utility grid tied, medium voltage paralleled generators. In the event of a normal and emergency power failure or load shed necessity on the campus, the data center is provided with a dedicated 1.5MW emergency backup diesel generator. This robust supply power system feeds a set of 2N, 500KW, 480V UPS systems implemented in double conversion mode providing maximum protection to the data center. Each UPS unit feeds power distribution units and dedicated overhead busway at the racks providing a redundant, 2N power system for dual corded IT loads. The UPS systems also contain battery monitoring to inform the user of maintenance needed on VRLA DC battery backup supporting the UPS units.
Critical data storage for the campus is also supported by a smaller, redundant data center in the main hospital. The redundant data center is located in a repurposed radiology vault with concrete wall protection.
Project at a Glance
Status: Completed 2015
Size: 60,000 SF
Cost: $7.6M
Relevancies
Data Center
Power Distribution
Increased Resiliency
Mission Critical
Additional Experience
New Data Center (Confidential Client)
Completed: 2022
CMTA designed new mechanical and electrical systems to support a 3.5 MW data center expansion. The project included the installation of new generators and central plants, ensuring reliable infrastructure to meet increased capacity demands.
New Data Center (Confidential Client)
Completed: 2019
This project involved designing mechanical and electrical systems for a 2 MW data center expansion. The facility included 10,000 SF of data center white space, designed to accommodate the client’s operational needs with maximum efficiency.
New Data Center (Confidential Client)
Completed: 2018
CMTA engineered mechanical and electrical systems for a 2 MW data center expansion. The design encompassed over 12,000 SF of white space, two new electrical rooms, and a 6,000 SF meet-me-room space, providing robust infrastructure for high-performance operations.
New Data Center (Confidential Client)
Completed: 2016
CMTA delivered mechanical and electrical system designs for a 3 MW data center expansion. The project emphasized optimized system performance and scalability to support the client’s evolving requirements.
Additional Clients/Projects
Redhat Tower Tier 3 Data Center UPS, Raleigh, North Carolina
US Mint Electrical UPS Redundancy, Washington, DC
Patriots Plaza III, UPS System, Washington, DC
Confidential Client Space Park (5MW), Santa Clara, California
Intel Secure Data Centers, Locations Confidential
Facebook Data Centers Site Electrical, Locations Confidential
Lowe’s Corporate Data Center, Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Dakota Carrier Network Data Center, Bismarck, North Dakota
VCU Memorial Hospital Data Center, South Hill, Virginia
Schneck Medical Center New Data Center, Seymour, Indiana
UK Hospital Data Center Upgrade, Lexington, Kentucky
