3.8 MW data hall fit-out, live environment.
CLIENT Confidential
SECTOR Hyperscale Datacenter
LOCATION Montréal, QC
DELIVERY Two-phase · Tier III
STATUS ● Delivered
Phase 1 / 2
Redundancy
Downtime
Expanding a live datacenter by 3.8 MW — without a single minute of downtime.
Our client faced a critical deadline to bring a 3.8 MW data hall online within an existing shell space — through a two-phase approach, while maintaining 100% business continuity across their live critical operations.
Phase 1 called for the delivery of 2 MW of new IT load, followed by Phase 2 adding an additional 1.8 MW of high-density server capacity. With committed customer contracts and substantial revenue at stake, any delay or disruption to existing operations would have resulted in significant financial penalties and SLA breaches.
The project demanded Tier III redundancy standards across all disciplines while working within an active, fully operational datacenter. Derrig | Talbot acted as the central coordination hub across all MEP trades, delivering Phase 1, validating full integration with existing systems, and then seamlessly transitioning into Phase 2.
- 01Busways, tap-off boxes, breakers, disconnect switches & grounding networks feeding server cabinets
- 02Redistribution of CAT6, security devices and EPMS / BMS monitoring
- 03VRF cooling with temperature & humidity sensors, insulated liquid and gas piping
- 04BMS integration via BACnet & proprietary protocols
- 05Technical area reconfiguration, mesh partitions & redesigned cable / mechanical routes
- 06IT cabinets, Hot Aisle Containment, blanking panels & thermal sealing
Four disciplines. Two phases. Zero downtime.
High-density power distribution
VRF cooling & BMS integration
Hot Aisle Containment & layout
04 · Coordination
CMOP-governed
tie-ins
Delivered on schedule. Zero incidents. Zero downtime.
3.8 MW delivered across two phases, fully integrated with the client's existing EPMS and BMS — without a single instance of unplanned downtime, zero safety incidents, full QA/QC compliance.
— Results validated by client operations, Montréal QC