When the Build Can’t Pause — But the Weather Doesn’t Care
On large-scale data center construction projects, hundreds of workers, subcontractors, and industry partners move in controlled chaos.
In DeKalb, the project team needed immediate infrastructure — not permanent buildings, but high-performance temporary structures that could:
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Support workforce operations
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Protect sensitive equipment
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Create staging space for mission-critical component assembly
The schedule wasn’t flexible. The weather wasn’t predictable. And downtime wasn’t acceptable.
The Operational Requirement
At the same time, the team needed secure storage buildings to house highly sensitive mission-critical data center components.
Without proper protection:
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Materials risked damage from moisture and exposure
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Workforce efficiency dropped during weather events
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Installation sequencing could slow significantly
They also required staging areas to begin pre-assembly of hot aisle containment (HAC) systems and other mission-critical infrastructure — allowing installs to be streamlined once inside the permanent facility.
This wasn’t just about space.
It was about protecting productivity.
Why It Mattered
In data center construction, delays compound quickly.
Every interruption impacts:
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Trade coordination
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Equipment timelines
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Install sequencing
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Commissioning schedules
The team needed rapid-deployment tension fabric buildings that could be installed quickly, scale with site activity, and immediately create controlled environments for both people and materials.
Anything less would increase risk.
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Total Structures Installed: 9
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Size: 72’ x 140’ tension fabric buildings
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Primary Use: Craft commons + secure storage + HAC staging
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Environment: Active data center construction site
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Outcome: Protected workforce, protected materials, improved install efficiency
