Client Background

A Fortune 100 technology company embarked on constructing a state-of-the-art hyperscale data center in North Texas to expand its cloud services infrastructure. This mission-critical facility required installation of sophisticated high-voltage electrical systems, redundant power distribution panels, extensive conduit networks, and advanced switchgear systems designed to support 24/7 operations with 99.999% uptime requirements.

The Challenge

The hyperscale data center project presented significant electrical staffing and technical challenges:

  • Labor Market Competition: Severe shortage of qualified electricians in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, with multiple data center projects competing for the same talent pool
  • Aggressive Timeline: Non-negotiable go-live date tied to customer commitments, requiring accelerated electrical installation without compromising quality
  • Technical Complexity: High-voltage systems and critical power infrastructure demanding electricians with specific data center and industrial experience
  • Compliance Requirements: Strict adherence to NEC codes, OSHA regulations, and client-specific data center standards
  • Scale and Precision: Installation of 8,000+ linear feet of conduit with zero tolerance for errors that could impact system reliability

The Solution

Advastar delivered a comprehensive electrical workforce solution tailored to hyperscale data center requirements:

  • Rapid Deployment: Mobilized 12 licensed journeyman electricians within one week, all pre-screened for data center and industrial project experience
  • Complete Workforce Management: Handled all pre-employment screening, background checks, compliance verification, and site-specific onboarding
  • Technical Expertise: Provided electricians skilled in high-voltage systems, conduit and raceway installation, switchgear commissioning, and panel wiring
  • Quality Assurance: Assigned crew leaders experienced in load balancing, testing protocols, and inspection preparation
  • Compliance Focus: Ensured all work met NEC standards, OSHA requirements, and client’s data center specifications

The Outcome

Advastar’s electrical staffing solution delivered exceptional results for the technology client:

  • Accelerated Completion: Electrical scope finished two weeks ahead of schedule, enabling earlier system commissioning
  • Zero Defects: Passed all electrical inspections on first attempt with no rework required
  • Cost Savings: Early completion and zero rework saved the client an estimated $500,000 in project costs
  • Expanded Partnership: Client retained Advastar for three additional data center phases across Texas, Virginia, and Oregon
  • Industry Recognition: Project became a reference site for best practices in data center electrical installation