Project Overview
OnQ provided QCx services for hyperscale data center sites in Oklahoma and Ohio. Our Quality Assuance Team included CSA, Electrical, Mechanical, and Low Voltage/IT/Fiber. OnQ Cx SME’s led the review and approval of the QC SSQP, test procedures, and Cx plans against the drawings, specifications, codes and submittals. Issues, significant quality events, and reports were documented in BIM360. OnQ Cx attended all pre-install meetings and attended all First-of-a-Kind (FOK) inspections. Our SME’s also attended factory witness tests on new equipment, witnessed NETA and TAB testing, identification of non-conforming issues and final closure. We provided expert support all Cx activities L1 thru L4 and supported the client operations team for L5 IST’s. OnQ Cx had final sign-off on L2 and L3 tags and provided weekly QA audit reports to the GC and client demonstrating QCx conformance with contract documents.
Challenge
The client encountered significant hurdles in managing multi-year, multi-site data center construction programs in both Oklahoma and Ohio. Specifically:
- Limited organizational experience in executing complex projects of this magnitude.
- Gaps in expertise across qualified electrical and mechanical installations, low voltage / security disciplines, and overall quality assurance management
- Additional challenges with managing retrofit projects alongside new construction, while aligning cross-department corporate goals.
Solution
To address these challenges, OnQGlobal deployed specialized project teams with expertise in managing complex multi-site projects.
Key solutions included:
- Delivering a comprehensive site-specific QAQC program consistent with the customer’s corporate plan of record requirements and detailed execution plans tailored to each region.
- Leveraging historical cost and schedule data to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Managing project scopes covering budget, schedule, safety, quality, and commissioning processes.
- Supporting the client in receipt inspections and the review and collection of owner furnished equipment test packages across disciplines.
Result
The client is now equipped with efficient systems to streamline data center development and management.
Achievements include:
- Quality turn-over packages in the customer’s provided QCx database
- Seamless cross-department collaboration, particularly in Telecom/Security integration.
- Consistency of data and predictability of QCx indicators among multiple sites across the region
- Establishment of a proven system for multi-site project execution, ensuring consistent quality and timeliness.
Key Takeaway
By transforming operational and organizational challenges into streamlined processes, OnQCx empowered the General Contractor to excel in building a state-of-the art data center with predictable results in Oklahoma and Ohio.
