Design, Engineering and Construction

The forward march towards all things digital will never end and never change. Hence the design, engineering and construction of your IT infrastructure is your most important asset.

The Need for Design, Engineering and Construction of IT Infrastructure

If your organization does business online or processes and stores data, it’s practically inevitable that you’re going to build an IT facility at some point, if you haven’t already. Regardless of the shape or size, this facility is the most important asset your organization can have.

The design services will help you plan enough room to house all servers and equipment for current and perceived future use. Apart from the obvious, engineering services will account for efficient airflow and low power consumption. The construction will look for ways to prevent disasters, such as adequate water tanks and hoses within the facility for putting out a fire.

Best practises for Design, Engineering and Construction of IT Infrastructure

Choose function over form every time

While there is no harm in making the space around your IT infrastructure visually appealing, it should never be a priority. Protecting your infrastructure and equipment should be your topmost priority.

Be aware of infrastructure needs

The most important consideration when planning a new site is to ensure that the assets have more than 99.5% uptime.

Assess if the existing power grid can handle the added loads your facility will incur? Is the grid sturdy enough to handle expansion if the need arises?

Part of your assessment of infrastructure needs should include planning for backup power generation in the event of a power failure. That includes the types of generators that will meet your needs and making space for backup generators.

Account for lots of wiring

IT facilities include lots of wiring and fiber for data transmission. It’s wise to begin a project by designing around this important aspect of the space. Often, raised floors are incorporated into designs because it allows for efficient routing for wires without disrupting data center operations.

Climate control is a must

No matter how big or small your facility is, climate control is key. Most equipment used in your network is sensitive to temperature and moisture. Hence, these spaces can’t be too humid and they can’t be too hot. Ventilation systems in these spaces should always be robust.

Understand fire protection

The very last thing you want to do in the event of a fire is to douse it with water. That’s the last resort. Include dry agent fire protection systems in your fire protection plans. These systems are designed to put out fires without the disastrous effects water has on electronic equipment. However, sprinkler systems and exterior hydrants should also be included if a fire cannot be controlled by dry agents alone.

Get advice from end-users

Another important facet of IT facility construction is utilizing input from the people who will use the site day-to-day. These individuals have on-the-ground knowledge of these spaces that can go overlooked by facility managers.

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Why Syndrome for Design, Engineering and Construction needs?

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Strategic planning and consulting

Syndrome recognizes that your business is unique and therefore requires a different strategy for housing your critical equipment. Our consultants work directly with you to ensure an individualized design plan that considers your company’s business objectives, fiscal constraints, long-term goals and IT growth model for hardware equipment. The assessment allows Syndrome to plan and build a reliable, scalable and appropriately sized IT facility that effectively houses critical data processing equipment.

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Facility assessment and analysis

We provide an extensive team of experts for site analysis, planning, design, equipment selection, detailed project scheduling, implementation and commissioning of your IT infrastructure.

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Construction guidance

In addition to our at-risk construction experience, we also offer comprehensive project management support and guidance during the design and construction of these highly technical facilities. Syndrome has been providing these services to businesses of all sizes across India and overseas.

IT facilities are too vital to your organization’s purpose not to choose an experienced partner like Syndrome when a construction or renovation project is in the works.