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To support the growth and inclusion of more SMEs in the delivery of public works projects, we need greater visibility of the public spending flowing down the supply chain.

Constructing less costs less, but this approach has the potential to yield much more.For example, a reduction in floor to floor height to 6.5m would enable a three-storey data centre on that same site – an instant gain of 50% in site yield and significant reduction in cost per kW.. A similar approach to close integration of design and the arrangement of primary plant and ancillary systems will optimise the data centre facility plan footprint.

Again, this maximises yield per m2, with the added benefit of a reduction in costly M&E distribution paths..Deferring CapEx, delivering predictability.Data centres are expensive.

Being able to compress the time from project inception to occupancy, as well as having reliable procurement and supply chain, and a predictable construction programme, is hugely valuable in being able to defer CapEx and cost of finance.. One of the core principles of DfMA is the standardisation of parts and construction/assembly processes.It enables the ‘industrialisation’ of data centre design and construction.

This allows us to work with clients to standardise procurement, through a prearranged supply chain with stockholding, if necessary, of pre-agreed capital plant and equipment.

It enables speed of installation through on-site assembly of prefabricated and pre-assembled parts in a safe and controlled manner.This allows the design to be improved across all disciplines.

Below is an example of a structural study, looking at how structural options affect the air pressures within the data hall.. Pressure Plots from a recent Structural Optimisation CFD Analysis Study.External CFD Model.

External CFD analysis plays a crucial role in data centre design by assessing the risk of hot air being entrained by cooling equipment.We can identify potential design risks and understand prevalence and impact.