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mission criticaL facilities

innovative designs that are timeless, cost-effective, and sustainable

We are one company, working together as a team. our potential is infinite, and we are committed to client-focused, sustainable solutions that make our world a better place.

stantec provides professional design and consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, surveying, and project management. We support public and private sector clients in a diverse range of markets, at every stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project completion and beyond. through our people, practices, partnerships, and technology, we support the delivery of projects in varying sizes and complexities and provide professional services for infrastructure and facilities through more than 10,500 employees operating out of over 160 locations in north america.

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OppOsite: microsoft (canada) Headquarters tenant fit-out |

toronto, ON | Mechanical and Electrical

Engineering | architect: sweeny sterling finlayson &

co. architects in joint venture with adamson associates

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the over-arching rule in mission critical facilities is to have well thought strategy for flexibility and scalability. this rule embraces several key principles in the site location, building selection, floor layout, electrical system design, mechanical design, and the concept of modularity that enables the data center facility to change and adapt as needed. our designs evolve from a collaborative process, with the building designed from the inside out. our primary focus is to establish meaningful relationships with the users, guiding them to functional solutions that foresee future trends in data center technologies. We help Data center owners manage user expectations by thoroughly understanding the technical aspects of an individual client’s requirements.

We understand each data center client’s needs and requirements are unique. We work with our clients to develop a list of design parameters based upon user needs, in lieu of a wish list. more and more we find that satified building users are the ones who feel they have control over their personal environment. We promote data center design strategies that include reliable building systems, security features, and mission critical facility layouts which are expandable, functional and efficient.

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QuaLity of DEsiGnas an iso 9001:2000 company, stantec employs a strict peer-review quality assurance (Qa) program that begins at project commencement and continues throughout the life cycle of a project. the Qa program is designed to reduce the potential for errors while providing a systematic review of all facets of a project. this formalized project management and review system results in quality project deliverables.

stantec’s practice Enhancement and riskmanagement teams provide support to the organization’s leadership, corporate teams and operations personnel by facilitating a coordinated focus on quality practices and by bringing the best of the collective resources and practices of a professional services organization to bear on all projects.

our team , individually and collectively, has significant experience with data center facilities that is both relevant and current. under the direction of seasoned professionals, local engineering experts are supported by discipline specialists for the greater stantec organization. Bringing the best of the industry expertise and local knowledge to bear on the project we will design a data center that reflects maximum value for our clients from this major asset.

OppOsite & Right: market america corporation Data

center | greensboro, Nc |

Architecture; Interior Design; Structural, Mechanical,

Electrical, and Urban Land Engineering

client support at every stage, from initial project concept to completion and beyond

BuiLDinGs Groupit infrastructure and facility costs are reshaping the economics of many businesses. today, data centres account for about 25% of total corporate it budgets. and as businesses continue to automate, store more data and use rich media, the demand for data center capacity is growing rapidly. mission critical facilities are energy intense and energy intensity is forecast to double in the next 5 years. With energy costs at 15 to 40 times greater than typical office space, energy costs of mission critical facilities are surpassing equipment costs. Without changes in operations, many firms with large Data centers are facing reduced profitability.

at stantec, we are responding to these changes by providing our clients with a full scope of architecture, engineering, and professional services specializing in the design and development processes unique to mission critical buildings. our experienced staff recognize the importance of working closely with our clients, helping to establish and fully understand the specific needs of a mission critical facility.

We offer private and public sector clients our experience in each of the major design disciplines—architecture; structural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, and performance engineering.

in addition, we provide a unique Qa/Qc program as well as energy solutions, building reviews, systems analyses, and systems integration consulting. although specific needs will vary from project to project, our primary role is to provide the design of Data center spaces and facilities that meet the needs of the users while adding value for our clients.

it is recognised that owners of mission critical facilities are concerned with the financial and environmental cost of energy their facilities consume.

there is an increased emphasis on sustainability and renewable energy options as we recognize that the north american electrical infrastructure cannot sustain the projected growth rate for data center facilities. today’s greatest challenge for successful data center implementation is adapting industry best practices to take advantage of sustainable design practices that have been developing for more than a decade. creating a balance between reliability and sustainability for data centers should be the goal of every project. our team leads the industry in developing solutions that meet this goal.

stantec is strategically placed to program and design new data centers by implementing sustainable solutions. We have one of the largest portfolios of completed green projects in north america. our designs have also won numerous sustainable design awards.

OppOsite & left: national research council—institute

for fuel cell innovation | Vancouver, Bc | Mechanical

and Electrical Engineering | architect: Bunting coady

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Right: Bc Hydro Edmonds town center & Data center | Burnaby, Bc | Architecture,

Mechanical Engineering

our energy specialist are passionate about promoting and creating sustainable energy operations. We assist clients in reducing ongoing energy costs.

By creating solutions to upgrade existing facilities, we can reduce the need for new data center space. our architects work seamlessly with our electrical, mechanical, and energy solutions engineers in conjunction with the client to achieve an integrated whole system design.

our sustainable design services include:• sustainable target setting• Energy retrofit project identification• Low Energy Design• renewable Energy system Design• Building Energy management system• Life cycle costing analysis• commissioning• monitoring & Verification

sustainaBLE & EnErGy soLutions

OppOsite & left: Westjet Headquarters & Data center | calgary, aB | Architecture,

Interior Design, Planning Mechanical, Electrical, Structural,

Performance Engineering

Right: tri-mEt Westside Line Expansion

| portland, OR | Transit

Existing mission critical facilities seldom meet the operational and capacity requirements of their initial designs. the principal goals in today’s modern data center design are flexibility and scalability, which involve site location, building selection, floor layout, electrical systems design, mechanical design and modulariy. they also have a wide range of complex problems, which require expert knowledge from a wide range of design disciplines. at stantec our in-house design professionals provide forward thinking ideas and solutions to meet these everchanging and demanding challengers.

We offer experienced professional services for all phases of the design process. for example we can assist with site selection to ensure that external services meet all requirements.

often structural loadings, flood impact, and indoor air quality monitoring issues are overlooked. We understand the integration process required between all elements of the design and the need to connect all members of the team to deliver a fully integrated solution.

We have industry recognized people in the field of architecture; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; communications cabling, fire, and security systems; and sustainable design who can provide advice in critical design and assessment of existing installations.

the depth of our resources covers:•resilience and reliability audits•Diagnostics•facility design•commissioning•site selection•space planning•Data center equipment planning•control room design•facility assessments

intEGratED DEsiGn

OppOsite: Emergency operations and

communications centre (E-comm) | Vancouver, Bc

| Architecture | architect: stantec architecture/Ross Drulis

Right: polo ralph Lauren Worldwide Data center |

Winston-salem, Nc | Architecture, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

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at stantec we are passionate about the design quality of the built environment. We create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. We work collaboratively, matching expertise to client and community goals. our practice extends from macro to micro—from master planning to architectural and interior design—throughout the life cycle of a project. offering services in architecture, interior design, and planning, our team enjoys a reputation for creating high-performance, fiscally responsible, and award-winning buildings and interiors.

We offer a multidiscipline team of experienced professionals—architects, project managers, interior designers, planners, and technologists—to provide creative and integrated solutions for our Data center clients. our portfolio and skills enable us to export specialized design services across the stantec organization to respond to specific client needs throughout north america and abroad. this approach, in combination with our strong local presence, allows us to deliver domestic and international projects with a global level of design excellence.

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the advent of new technologies that require substantial incremental power for today’s technology intensive mission critical facilities. this power is eventually dissipated as heat, which must be removed to safeguard the operation of data transmission equipment. control of the relative humidity within the room is also of key importance.

maintaining suitably stable environmental conditions is critical to business continuity. any disturbance to the electrical supplies, or environmental conditions can affect the continuity of service within the facility. this discontinuity could result in either loss of information or operation of equipment.

as processor capacity advances, there is a correlating reduction in the size of physical it facilities. However, as power density and heat dissipation rate is increased, conventional a/c systems are no longer effective in maintaining the environmental conditions of the it space. By designing intelligent a/c systems to cater to varying heat dissipation rates, we are able to provide the best protection for both it equipment and associated systems.

stantec has extensive mechanical systems engineering capability, designing for the highest

OppOsite: institute for computer information and cognitive

studies/computer science | Vancouver, Bc | Mechanical

Engineering | architect: hotson Bakker Boniface haden

architects

Right national renewable Energy Laboratory Data center | golden, cO | Mechanical Engineering

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levels of reliability and redundancy.

our experience has shown that cost to operate Data centers contiues to rise. at stantec, we optimise system components, piping, and water containment systems for efficient, resilient, and cost effective energy solutions.

stantec mission critical Data centers mechanical systems services include:• air cooled systems• Water/ Glycol cooled systems• chilled Water systems• air cooling condensors• Dry coolers• air cooled chillers• thermal transient analysis• special suppression systems (clean agent

and preaction)• smart Building management systems

stable and reliable power is essential for the continuing operation of any technology dependant organization.

‘Blackouts do occur’ but more importantly a system must be resilient against other disturbances such as sags, dips, or transients that occur on power distribution systems. power quality is also affected by harmonics flowing in the network which can create unstable voltages and cause component over heating.

power quality problems can be mitigated by good design which also encompasses fault tolerance, quick repair times and non-disruptive maintainability after initial installation.

mission critical facilities are so complex, that it is no longer sufficient to specify and install electrical “black boxes”, without a clear understanding of the internal operations of each item of equipment. a building is a system of multiple inter-related components which requires detailed knowledge and understanding if users are to achieve maximum benefit and payback.

our analysis and remediation action plans address power distribution systems analysis, resilience/reliability studies, fault tolerance, system failures or component failures and are based on sound commercial and business understanding of the costs of uptime vs. downtime.

stantec electrical power specialists are very experienced in this field. Working with international forums and associations, we are extending the boundaries of engineering application to keep pace with developments in technology. stantec electrical specialists are very knowledgeable in the design of these systems, applying the latest technology and standards to each project.

We have electrical capabilities in the following:• uninterruptable power supply (ups)• Emergency power generators• High reliability power distribution systems• short circuit , coordinated arc flash studies• resilience and single point of failure studies• capacity planning

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OppOsite & left: rogers call center | toronto, ON |

Architecture; Interior Design, Structural, Mechanical, and

Electrical Engineering

stantec’s telecommunications services group keeps one finger on the pulse of the ever changing technology world through rigorous training, technology information sessions and affiliations with industry codes and standards bodies and manufacturers. stantec’s telecommunications designs are managed and overseen by rcDD staff members to ensure each design is not only engineered to customer specifications, but also to industry standard. Each design takes into careful consideration clients needs, expenditures, flexibility, space usage, project schedules, adaptability to future technologies as well as building codes and performance standards.

We are pleased to offer our clients telecommunications design services for all aspects of the telecommunications structured cabling system including:• telecommunication pathway design• Data centre & telecommunications space

design• outside plant interbuilding & intrabuilding

fibre optic & copper backbone & horizontal distribution

OppOsite: Emergency operations and

communications centre (E-comm) | Vancouver, Bc

| Architecture | architect: stantec architecture/Ross Drulis

left: Bell network control room | toronto, ON

| Architecture

Right: colorado Department of transportation i-70 corridor

control room | Denver, co | Transportation

• microcellular & Wireless systems• telecommunication Grounding & bonding

systems• catV & Voip design• fire alarm• access control• closed circut television and recording systems• intrusion detection• Data network design• Distributed antenna system design• supervisary control and data acquisition

(scaDa) stantec also offers third party peer review, compliance/commissioning documentation & infrastructure audit services. our extensive experience with healthcare, educational institutions, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing & commercial projects along with having rcDD’s across canada & the united states gives our clients access to a vast knowledge base virtually anywhere in north america.

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pErformancE EnGinEErinG & commissioninG

stantec’s performance Engineering solutions team focuses solely on the technology, application, and the operation of facility infrastructure. We have the knowledge to take on a number of different roles so that our clients can be confident that their building’s environment will be comfortable, safe, and operate properly. We have custom developed programs, which are scalable, flexible, and innovative with an integrated approach for some of the most progressive clients in north america.

We incorporate our company wide resources to assist and work with our clients to develop and manage their critical information. our work in the area of infrastructure information management and operation, commissioning, and training has identified us as leaders in utilizing new digital technology and refining existing processes to align with our client’s ever changing world.

at stantec we collaborate with our clients to improve, streamline and optimize the building’s infrastructures data management. our program uses a common web-based enterprise system to take large amounts of information and make them easily accessible to accelerate meaningful dialogue regarding optimization data management and system integration.

stancheck performance Engineering program is:• tailored to each systems unique operational & performance requirements • a unique program scalable with multi-level options• exceeds conventional commissioning services • a system that uses advanced digital tools & provides our clients with features such as: •Realtimeaccessthroughawebaseddashboard •CustomizedAccess •Operatingandmaintanceschedules •Energytracking •Meteringandverificationtracking •Customizedreportgenerators •Multi-dimensionalequipmenttaggingandtracking •DirectBIM/Revitinterface •DirectpopulateO&Mprograms •Warrantywatchprograms •Activeoperationalupdates •Trainingandawarenessprograms

most Data centers are Energy inefficient

significant inefficiencies exist in most Data centers today and these inefficiencies are impacting the bottom line, especially for technology intensive businesses. as demand for Data centers and resulting capacity requirements grow, the negative cost impact on organizations is multiplied by:•Escalatingenergycosts•Escalatingspacecosts•RaisingGHGemissionsleadingto o potential carbon tax costs o negative business reputation costs

Varying power densities in Data centers can lead to hot spots which in-turn can lead to inefficiencies and catastrophic failures in the facility. most Data centers are “over-aired” leading to unused conditioned air being short circuited while other areas are overheated.

studies have shown that properly designed airflow can reduce Data center cooling costs by 30% or more, and can allow higher server density; a significant benefit as facility costs are growing at 20% annually and demand for capacity is rapidly growing.

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stantec Data center Energy modeling

the good news: significant opportunities exist to improve Data center efficiencies for low cost and high payback. a well functioning Data center requires proper visioning to effectively tailor Data center design to maximize energy utilization and minimize utility cost.

We assess opportunities for increasing Data center energy efficiency by identifying hot and cold spots in the facility using software to prepare a 3D model of the facility. With modeling, stantec’s Data center experts can accurately predict the impact of adding, removing or repositioning equipment, air terminals and air conditioning units to optimize facility design.

modeling of various possible Data center configurations can optimize facility design or identify potential trouble spots prior to construction of new facilities or after for retrofits. optimal Data center design should last 10 to 12 years without a major retrofit.

stantec Data center specialists offer fully integrated engineering, design and project management services to optimize Data center design for facilities both large and small.

OppOsite: redback networks Data center | Burnaby, Bc |

Mechanical Engineering

computationaL fLuiD Dynamics

computational fluid Dynamics (cfD ) is vital to verify existing data centers and predict air flows in future modifications. the ability to cool high-density racks (and do it in the most efficient manner) requires proper data center airflow design. in the most basic terms, the keys to efficient data center cooling are supplying enough cooling air to the racks, maintaining separation of supply and return air, and providing the highest possible computer room air conditioning (crac) unit return temperatures.

By employing cfD modeling, rapid prototyping of various configurations and solutions can uncover the optimum design or pinpoint the cause of current issues without expensive trial and error. properly designed airflow can reduce data center cooling costs by 30% or more, or allow higher server density.

our Data cEntEr DEsiGn tEamJames aguilar, aiasenior project managerarchitectJames has more than 24 years of experience as project manager leading the design team and specialty consultants on technically complicated projects. His experience involves in a wide variety of projects types which include: data centers, public sector facilities, correctional facilities, law enforcement facilities, laboratories, medical examiner facilities, office buildings, integrated circuit facilities, pilot plants, energy centers, manufacturing facilities, and various renovation projects. He also has diverse data center construction experience which includes conventional Design-Bid-Build construction method and Design/Build fast track construction methods.

satwinder singh, p.Eng., LEED approject managermechanical Engineersatwinder’s 10 years of mechanical engineering experience encompasses project work in canada, india, and norway. after receiving his master’s in mechanical Engineering with a focus on HVac and refrigeration, satwinder has honed his skills by working on several projects in the retail/commercial and sports/ recreation sectors. He specializes in mission critical facilities and Data centres, and has completed several Data centre projects. in addition to his technical skills as a mechanical Engineer, satwinder has experience in project management, and as such, understands and strives for fiscal responsibility in a project. His excellent interpersonal skills are evidenced by his previous participation in marketing and customer relations management.

Ken Keating, pEsenior associateElectrical EngineerKen has more than 26 years of experience in electrical engineering design and project management, including interior and exterior lighting and lighting control systems, data centers, communications, lightning protection, security and intrusion detection systems, fire detection and alarm systems, cctV systems, programmable controller systems, standby generation systems, electrical systems for pumping plants, and grounding and substation design.

LLoyd mariner, pE, LEED apprincipalElectrical Engineera consulting engineer since 1981, Lloyd serves in capacities including design, project management, contracts management, and business management, on projects throughout the us and globally. He has hands on working knowledge of infrastructure design and engineering for high tech, data center, educational, commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities. His experience in management, business development, project management as well as power, lighting and telecom infrastructure systems design, gives him the ability to lead project teams from contract acquisition through construction, and provide creative engineering solutions. Lloyd most recently spent the past four years as a leader of the northern california offices of an architectural Engineering mEp Design firm where he specialized in sustainable design and construction of commercial, educational, high-tech, industrial, and institutional facilities. He routinely manages projects focusing on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and communications system design including construction administration and commissioning.

John andary, pE, LEED apmanaging principalmechanical EngineerJohn brings 25 years of consulting engineering experience to the san francisco office of stantec. He has a strong background in project management and team leadership, and spent a decade of his career as president of his own firm. John’s diverse design experience, coupled with his passion for sustainable, resource-efficient design, provides John with the requisite knowledge to lead Buildings Engineering at stantec san francisco, a group focused on green buildings and sustainable development. John believes that sustainable design is an engineer’s social responsibility and has served as the project manager and principal-in-charge on numerous LEED projects, including six projects targeting platinum certification. He is active in the green building industry, contributing his sustainable design experience to various public committees including the united states Green Building council, while constantly presenting and lecturing on green building topics.

James Goodallprincipalperformance Engineering managerJames has accumulated more than 27 years of performance engineering and construction administration experience from around the world, dedicating his career to developing and implementing large scale, high efficiency projects across all market sectors. responsible for the planning, development and execution of stantec’s performance Engineering programs, James provides the leadership and expertise required to ensure our clients are afforded the highest level of performance for their projects and commissioning requirements.

our Data cEntEr DEsiGn tEam

•aon service corporation - Data center, Winston Salem, NC•research triangle instititute corporation Headquarters - Data

center, reseach triangle park, Raleigh, NC•icBc Head office – Data center, North Vancouver, BC•nokia – Data center, Burnaby, BC•Electronic arts of canada, phase i & ii – Data center &

communications cabling, Burnaby, BC•Ballard power systems, Building i & ii – Data center &

communications cabling, Burnaby, BC•Bc Hydro Edmonds town center - Data center, Burnaby, BC•Vancouver General Hospital Data center, Vancouver, BC•terasen Gas – Data center, Surrey, BC•royal Bank of canada – communications consultant for all

premises, BC & Alberta•crystal Decision – Data center, Vancouver, BC•Business objects – Data center, Vancouver, BC•J.p. morgan call center – Data center,Surrey, BC•ciBc/intria – Data center, Vancouver, BC•crEo products – Data center, Burnaby, BC•pmc sierra – Data center, Burnaby, BC•360 networks – four main HuBs•nrc center for fuel cells innovation Data center, Vancouver•center for molecular medicine & therapeutics – server

room, Vancouver, BC•chevron concord Data center – chilled Water replacement,

Concord, CA•High performance Data center, Fort Collins, CO•Data center upgrades (confidential client), Folsom, CA•fm2 consolidation project, Folsom, CA•market america Headquarters Data center, Greensboro, NC•polo ralph Lauren Headquarters - Data center, High Point, NC•uofm Hospital mcit - Data center, Ann Arbor, MI•unc chapel Hill - Data center, Chapel Hill, NC•solid space corporation - Data center, Winston-Salem, NC•stantec corporate Data center, Edmonton, AB•capital Health regional Data center, Edmonton, AB•Westjet Headquarters - Data center, Calgary, AB•unc franklin road renovation - Data center, Raleigh, NC•suncor Energy inc. firebag control room, Ft.McMurray, AB•shell canada Ltd. scotford complex, ft. - north & south

control room renovations, Saskatchewan, AB

•upgrader control room, renovation study•Enbridge, command & control center, Edmonton AB•cn railway, north american operation control center,

Edmonton, AB•tELus, corporate site security command & control center,

Edmonton, AB•syncrude canada, plant command & control complex, Ft.

McMurray, AB•syncrude canada: plant control Building, Edmonton, AB

shell canada complex: refinery plant control Buildings (north & south) -1982, Scotford, AB

•shell canada complex: refinery plant control Buildings improvements (north & south) -2004-05, Scotford, AB

•shell canada complex: upgrader plant control Buildings improvements, Scotford, AB

•upgrader control room and other building support elements improvements to be the BEta test for new upgrader control rooms as part of the shell scotford upgrader expansion, Scotford, AB

•Disaster recovery center - major canadian utility•mBna Bank Data center and Disaster recovery center

facility, Ottawa, ON•cadbury adams command & control center for nine plants.-

fire-security-cctV), Hamilton, ON•major canadian telco command & control center (security-

cctV)•cBc studios control center, Edmonton, AB•canadian national railway: network operations center,

Edmonton, AB•Bell network control center, Toronto, ON•Bay area rapid transit (Bart), Oakland, CA•sound transit Link project, Seattle, WA•u.s. Bureau of reclamation, Sacramento, CA•tri-met, Portland, OR•Hiawatha Lrt project, Minneapolis, MN•sacramento municipal utility District (smuD), Sacramento, CA•Dallas area rapid transit, Dallas, TX•santa clara Valley transit authority, San Jose, CA•Denver rtD, Denver, CO•mEtra, Chicago, IL•Long island railroad, Long Island, NY

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