Some projects require introductions.
Others begin with trust already established.
In Lebanon, Indiana, GNB Buildings partnered with Mortenson Construction on a data center project where temporary infrastructure wasn’t an afterthought — it was a critical part of execution.
The site required dependable, rapid-deployment tension fabric buildings that could immediately support workforce operations and safeguard mission-critical components.
There was no learning curve.
Just execution.
When Performance Is Expected — Not Hoped For
The Operational Demand
With an active jobsite and aggressive construction sequencing, delays or inefficiencies weren’t acceptable.
Without properly engineered temporary structures:
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Crew coordination would become fragmented
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Weather could disrupt productivity
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Sensitive materials risked exposure
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Installation workflows would slow
The infrastructure had to support performance — not create new variables.
Why It Mattered
Data center construction demands disciplined coordination between trades, partners, and suppliers.
With a trusted partner like Mortenson, expectations are high:
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Precision execution
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Schedule integrity
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Site-wide operational stability
Craft commons tents needed to function as structured workforce hubs — not makeshift shelters. Storage buildings needed to protect mission-critical systems from moisture, temperature swings, and jobsite wear.
Temporary infrastructure had to behave like permanent support.
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Total Structures Installed: 4
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Size: 70’ x 140’ tension fabric buildings
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Primary Use: Craft commons + secure storage + staging
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Construction Partner: Mortenson Construction
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Outcome: Reinforced workforce coordination and protected mission-critical assets
