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DATA CENTERS

APPLIED DIGITAL POLARIS FORGE 1

Ellendale, ND

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Experts in Building for the Digital World

We recognize that data center projects demand a level of technical sophistication and execution discipline far beyond conventional construction. McGough has dedicated, multidisciplinary teams with experience delivering data center facilities at every scale — from secure, high-performance environments within existing buildings to standalone campuses supporting 400 MW and beyond. Our projects are delivered through rigorous coordination, precise MEP integration, and comprehensive quality management, ensuring schedule certainty and accelerated speed to market.

DATA CENTER Expertise:

  • Hyperscale Campus
  • Enterprise
  • Colocation
  • University or Health System
  • Edge
  • Public Sector
  • Tier I through Tier IV Projects
  • Greenfield
  • Expansion or Renovation

Understanding the Higher Purpose

When you need near-perfect performance in a data center, you need a construction partner you can trust. We are an EPC Power + Energy contractor, have Uptime Certified leaders and MEP experts on staff to handle the unique utility needs of a data center. We also have relationships with top subcontractors and equipment manufacturers so we can get your project from preconstruction through commissioning and online quickly. We understand the need for “Speed to Market” and will make every effort to meet the goals of the owner.

We have the experience and resources needed for modern data center construction, including supply chain management, off-site prefabrication, complicated configurations and building in remote locations with harsh environments. We have experience installing large generators, switchgear, chillers and the wiring and redundant systems thanks to our experience building Mission Critical projects in several industries.

Let us know how McGough can be your long-term partner to help manage and reduce the risks inherent in data center development and construction.

Cutting-Edge Experience for All Classes of Data Centers

HYPERSCALE CAMPUS

Hyperscale data center campuses are key to an AI-powered future. McGough has the specialized expertise, processes and resources to build fast without sacrificing quality. We have performed on aggressive timelines in challenging environments, and can do the same for you.

EDGE DATA CENTERS

Striking a balance in size and power, edge data centers are scaled to bring advanced computing capacity nearer to urban areas so they can be closer to end users or data sources for reduced latency and reliability – crucial for many IoT applications.

ENTERPRISE DATA CENTERS

Whether a dedicated building on a corporate campus, a data center floor or room in a high-rise, or data centers for educational institutions, government, or research, McGough has decades of experience building the right solutions for our clients’ needs.

Rendering of the Hector Airport expansion, a federally funded project built by McGough.

Adding Value and Speed to Data Center Projects

The McGough Data Center Team understands the challenges and opportunities that are inherent to data centers, so we are ready to provide added value from the start.

  • Design Assist: We engage early in the design phase identifying value engineering items, constructability issues and opportunities.
  • Design Review: Our deep dive on the design package in collaboration with the design team helps minimize field questions.
  • Continuous Improvement: We share lessons learned to help elevate the effectiveness and efficiency of every part of the team.
  • Cutting-Edge Innovation: Our active projects apply leading data center trends, allowing us to provide innovative options and ideas.
  • Speed to Market: We accelerate schedules with off-site manufacturing, procurement partnerships, smart pre-work and more.

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Subject Matter Experts and Partners

From concepting through delivery, our Data Center team works closely and consultatively with our clients, architects, engineering consultants, vendors, and subcontractors to provide an integrated delivery for the project. We have Special Matter Experts in the mechanical and electrical disciplines on staff who understand how to support mission critical projects like data centers.

John Pfeifer
Executive Vice President, National Projects and Practice Lead, Data Centers
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Derek Hoeschen
Vice President of National Operations
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