Server Room Refurbishment

Server Room Refurbishment & Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

Commercial Office Environment

Project Overview

Civils & Environmental were appointed to deliver a complete server room refurbishment and infrastructure upgrade within an operational commercial facility.

The project was undertaken to create a modern, secure and resilient server room environment capable of supporting critical IT infrastructure. The works involved a combination of building alterations, mechanical improvements and electrical upgrades to ensure the space met the operational requirements of the client while improving reliability and future capacity.

Working within a live business environment, the project required careful coordination between multiple trades to minimise disruption while maintaining safety and programme delivery.

Scope of Works

The refurbishment incorporated a range of construction, mechanical and electrical improvements, including:

Building Alterations

Removal of existing wall and floor finishes
Removal and replacement of suspended ceiling tiles
Enlargement and alteration of existing doorway openings
Internal plastering and making good works
Joinery modifications and finishing works
Decoration and final room preparation

Ventilation Improvements

Installation of additional ventilation systems
Airflow improvements to support server room operation
Environmental control enhancements
Ventilation modifications to improve equipment cooling performance

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades

Replacement of existing 12-way three-phase distribution board (DB SW5)
Installation of surge protection devices
Installation of new energy-efficient ceiling lighting
Electrical containment modifications
Power distribution upgrades
Testing and commissioning of all new electrical installations

Project Challenges

Live Operational Environment

As the facility remained operational throughout the works, careful planning was required to minimise disruption to building users and critical business functions.

Critical Infrastructure Requirements

The server room environment required enhanced reliability and resilience, meaning all electrical and ventilation upgrades had to be delivered in accordance with current industry standards and best practices.

Multi-Disciplinary Coordination

The project involved several specialist trades operating within a confined area, requiring close coordination between construction, joinery, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure efficient delivery.

Solutions Delivered

Civils & Environmental provided a complete turnkey refurbishment solution, managing all aspects of the project from building alterations through to final electrical commissioning.

Key improvements included:

Creation of an upgraded server room environment
Improved access through doorway alterations
Enhanced ventilation and cooling provision
Modernised electrical infrastructure
Increased electrical protection through surge protection systems
Improved lighting levels and energy efficiency
Future-proofed power distribution capacity

Outcome

The completed works transformed the existing space into a modern server room capable of supporting critical business systems and future operational requirements.

The combination of structural alterations, environmental improvements and electrical infrastructure upgrades delivered a secure, reliable and efficient facility while ensuring compliance with current standards.

By coordinating multiple disciplines under a single project delivery team, Civils & Environmental successfully completed the refurbishment with minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.