The rapid growth of cloud computing and AI technologies has fueled demand for large-scale data centers, but these capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects come with unique challenges. Speed, scalability, and precision are critical to meet tight market windows. Advastar’s Owner’s Engineering services provide the expertise and coordination needed to deliver these complex projects, as shown in a recent data center expansion in Reston, Virginia.
The Scenario: Rapid Expansion for a Tech Giant
Our client, a leading technology company, embarked on a multi-million-dollar CAPEX project to expand their data center campus in Reston, VA, a hub for data infrastructure. The project aimed to double the facility’s capacity to support growing cloud and AI workloads, requiring new server halls, advanced cooling systems, and enhanced power infrastructure. With multiple contractors, including an engineering firm for design and an EPC firm for construction, the owner needed a partner to ensure seamless coordination and rapid execution while maintaining quality and budget.
Advastar’s Role: Driving Speed and Coordination
Advastar’s Owner’s Engineering team joined the project as the owner’s representative, providing oversight and acting as the primary liaison among the owner, engineering firm, and EPC contractor. Our representative, with specialized expertise in data center infrastructure, focused on aligning all parties to meet the project’s aggressive timeline. We established streamlined communication channels and regular progress checkpoints to keep the project on track.
Our expertise proved critical in addressing scalability challenges. For example, during the design phase, we identified opportunities to optimize the cooling system layout, enabling faster installation and future scalability. On-site, we monitored construction to ensure that electrical and mechanical systems met the owner’s performance specifications, catching a potential wiring issue that could have delayed commissioning. Our proactive oversight ensured the project stayed ahead of schedule without compromising quality.
The Impact: A Future-Ready Data Center
Advastar’s Owner’s Engineering services enabled the Reston data center expansion to be completed ahead of schedule, within budget, and to the owner’s exact standards. Key results included:
- Accelerated Delivery: Efficient coordination shaved weeks off the project timeline.
- Scalability: Optimized designs supported current needs and future growth.
- Quality Assurance: Rigorous oversight ensured all systems met performance and reliability standards.
- Budget Adherence: Proactive issue resolution prevented costly delays or rework.
The Value of Owner’s Engineering in Data Center Projects
Data center CAPEX projects require precision and speed to meet market demands. Advastar’s Owner’s Engineering services deliver the expertise and coordination owners need to succeed, from design to commissioning. With experience supporting tech-driven projects across the U.S., we help clients stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
Planning a data center expansion? Partner with Advastar to ensure your CAPEX project is delivered on time and built to last. Contact us today.