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SERVICE | Infrastructure build

Building and power done in one go,
and MEP picks up without a gap

Site infrastructure covers the data center building and the incoming-side works: structure, exterior and interior finishing, high-voltage power intake, main feeders, large generators, and water supply and drainage. The boundary with the MEP systems is the distribution panel: this stage handles everything from the primary side to the main low-voltage panel. Once the site is ready for handover, later stages take over directly without returning to the site.

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Power capacity1.5MWTwo 1000 kW generators with three ATS units
SOLUTION | KONST's approach

Set rack power first, then derive load capacity, power intake, and cooling

Design starts from the final rack configuration. First fix the number of racks and the power per rack, then work out floor load capacity, power intake capacity, and cooling configuration from those two numbers. Structural and electrical design begin only after all three specifications are set. A GPU data center draws far more power than a typical IDC, and settling things in this order, once, removes the need for floor reinforcement and power intake expansion during construction.

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  • The weight and power of one rack of equipment at the B300 level are where the load capacity and power intake calculations start. If the floor cannot carry the load, it must be reinforced or a different floor chosen.

  • At 20 kW per rack, 24 racks give an IT load of 480 kW, and adding cooling and line losses moves the requirement up one more tier.

  • The cooling towers and chillers of the chilled water system must be placed outdoors or on the roof, and their positions fixed during the structural design phase.

FEATURE | Service scope and specifications

Site preparation through power cabling,
with the foundation and power done properly

On-site work has two stages, site preparation and power cabling. Water piping and the cooling system move in only after both are finished.

Site preparation

Structural reinforcement, partitions, floor surfaces, and raised floor bases, plus clearing the route for equipment delivery.

Power cabling

High-voltage power intake, main feeder routing, generator and ATS installation, and main low-voltage panel positioning.

FEATURE | Service scope and specifications

Eight work categories,
covering the build scope before construction begins

Structural calculations, the main frame, exterior and interior finishing, high-voltage power intake, main feeders, large generators, water supply and drainage, and temporary facilities: the data center is ready for move-in only after these eight categories are complete.

Design and planning

Scope of workStructural calculations, architectural drawings, specialist design

FunctionDefines load capacity, ceiling height, circulation, and equipment access routes

Main structure

Scope of workFoundation work, steel frame, and carpentry

FunctionBuilds the load-bearing structure and frame of the building

Building finishing

Scope of workExterior finishing, interior finishing, and door and window works

FunctionBuilding exterior surfaces, interior fit-out, and door and window installation

Power system

Scope of workElectrical equipment and main feeder cable works

FunctionPower supply and high-voltage feeder line routing

Backup system

Scope of workLarge generator installation works

FunctionKeeps the data center running during a power outage

Water supply and drainage

Scope of workWater supply, drainage, and sanitary fixture works

FunctionIndoor and outdoor water supply, drainage, and sanitary piping layout

Site works

Scope of workExterior works and temporary works

FunctionCleanup of the surrounding grounds, fencing, and temporary facilities during construction

PROCESS | Workflow

Prepare the site all the way to where later stages can take over directly

The data center module design is fixed first, cabling starts only after the rack layout is settled, and long-lead items are ordered by working back from the schedule.

Overview of the three work stages

  1. 01Power and backup

    Site power intake, UPS, and generator configuration.

  2. 02Cooling and MEP

    Cooling design, power distribution, and water line preparation.

  3. 03Deployment and delivery

    Rack installation, integration testing, and acceptance.

Five parts of site preparation

  1. 01Site and data center module

    The IT room module design is finalized, and the site is prepared in parallel up to a handover-ready state.

  2. 02Rack and power planning

    Plans the rack layout and single-tenant physical isolation, and prepares power and cooling (including liquid cooling) together.

  3. 03Cabling and aisles

    A/B dual-path power is run to the racks, CDU interfaces are reserved, and the white space hot and cold aisles are contained.

  4. 04Documents and materials

    Prepares construction specifications and coordinates the contractors, and orders long-lead items early to hold them.

  5. 05Capacity reservation

    The contract reserves the specified IT capacity for the owner. Billing for the capacity starts on the reservation date and does not change with the equipment move-in schedule.

EVIDENCE | Track record and data

A utility power loss does not stop operations,
generators and UPS take over the supply

Generator capacity and the number of units are calculated from the IT load plus the cooling load. The New Taipei site pairs two 1000 kW generators with three ATS units, matching 1.5 MW of power and 900 kW of cooling capacity.

The redundancy level (N+1 or 2N) is decided in the design phase and affects both the number of distribution panels and the room area

The UPS covers the gap between the loss of utility power and stable generator power

GeneratorsATSUPS
2units1000 kW generators
3unitsATS automatic switching
1.5MWPower capacity
900kWCooling capacity
EVIDENCE | Track record and data

Full-project, retrofit, and container sites all have actual projects

Turnkey new builds, conversions of existing buildings, and containerized deployments have all been delivered.

Turnkey new buildracks
Full-project procurement and construction

New Taipei site

The owner holds the site, and KONST takes on the end-to-end turnkey work from power intake and MEP to racks. The rack specifications can accommodate B300.

Existing buildingTransformers
Existing building conversion

Yunlin site

Conversion of an existing building, with a scope that covers basic plumbing and electrical, partitions, electrical panels, and transformers.

Containerized deploymentPower intake
Containerized deployment

Fukushima, Japan

Containerized deployment. The civil works scope is only site grading and power intake, so delivery is completed quickly.

FAQ | Common questions

FAQ

Is there a turnkey (EPC) contractor for building an AI data center?
Yes. KONST takes on turnkey projects and also accepts separate appointments by work item. KONST is responsible for the civil works and for the power system from the primary side to the main low-voltage panel. In a turnkey project, the same team defines the specifications for civil works, MEP, and the cluster, so interface problems do not fall on the owner.
Can my existing factory building be converted into an AI data center?
Feasibility depends on four conditions: floor load capacity, existing power intake capacity and its expansion limit, ceiling height (which determines the space for a raised floor and overhead cable trays), and the outdoor area available for cooling equipment. Once you provide current data on these, we can make a preliminary estimate of the maximum number of racks.
Does the time for the power intake application count toward the project schedule?
Yes. Taipower's power supply application and construction timeline is outside the builder's control and is the most common external variable in project schedules. In practice, the application is filed when the project starts and treated as a critical path item. If an existing building already has enough incoming power capacity, this path can be skipped, so the schedule is shorter.
How does a high-power GPU data center differ from a regular one?
The difference is scale rather than construction method. A rack of equipment at the B300 level is far heavier and draws far more power than a traditional server rack, so load capacity, power supply, and cooling all have to be worked back from the final rack configuration.
How are generator capacity and the number of units determined?
Capacity is calculated from the IT load plus the cooling load. The New Taipei site has two 1000 kW generators and three ATS units, matching 1.5 MW of power and 900 kW of cooling capacity. The UPS covers only the gap period, and the generators provide long-duration support.
How do I choose between N+1 and 2N redundancy?
The redundancy level must be decided in the design phase because it affects the number of distribution panels, the number of generators, and the data center floor area. It is usually decided together with the SLA the owner commits to externally.
RELATED | Related services

Services often evaluated together

MEP and coolingHigh-density power distribution, air cooling, and liquid coolingDigital TwinSimulate and validate before constructionGPU Cluster DeploymentTopology, cabling, and burn-in acceptance

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