Sisk has adopted an integrated Digital Project Delivery approach to construct a major new data centre in northern Sweden
Size: 50,495 m2
Capacity: 35MW
Location: Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden
Constructing a complex project over the last number of years was both challenging and rewarding. New processes and procedures were introduced to keep the project team and their families healthy and safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
What is the LLA3 data centre project?
The LLA3 data centre project encompasses the construction of a new single-storey (with penthouse) steel-framed structure which houses a data centre and its associated ancillary works. This is the third building on this campus. The new air-cooled data centre houses four 7.5MW nominal critical power data halls, a 5MW ETO and their associated MEP support systems.
A 450M RD piled wall flanks on the eastern side of the building. The building has been designed as a single-storey steel-frame structure with a penthouse area clad in structural insulated metal cladding. The roof of the building has been designed as a prefabricated wood-based load-bearing panelised system. The floor of the penthouse area will be concrete and formed using a decking system.
The main building houses four data halls, electrical rooms, switch rooms, water treatment rooms, MPOE rooms, BDF rooms and MDF rooms. The internal construction is constructed from a white wall system. The internal walls on the penthouse areas are formed using an insulated metal panels system. Each electrical room houses the MV and LV electrical equipment which is mounted on skids.
The external ancillary works include extensive site development and underground services installation.
Integrated Digital Project Delivery approach to deliver the project
Sisk has completed the construction phase of this project in northern Sweden through integrated cloud-based Digital Project Delivery (DPD) and BIM collaboration, using reality capture and innovative technology. Through the use of Autodesk tools, we have driven an integrated Digital Project Delivery approach, and this has been key to the success of this data centre project.
This collaborative working environment would not be made possible without Autodesk BIM360 software and the Sisk team guaranteeing innovation, passion and consistency to deliver the best project outcome for our client.
Why we used Autodesk
The Autodesk AEC collection provides designers, engineers and contractors with a set of BIM and CAD tools supported by a cloud-based common data environment that facilitates project delivery from early-stage design through to construction. It allows the project teams to:
• Create high-quality, high-performing building and infrastructure designs with conceptual and detailed design tools.
• Optimise projects with integrated analysis, generative design and visualisation and simulation tools.
• Improve predictability in the field with tools that maximise constructability and project coordination.
Sisk
Tel: +44 (1) 21 329 0600
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