Synovus Technology Center - Tier IV Modular Data Center
Columbus, GA · Data Centers · 2009 · Client: Synovus
Project details
Tier IV modular data center design for Synovus Technology Center.
Barnett Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Bringing Clarity to Complexity
About the firm
Barnett Consulting Engineers, Inc. (BCE) is an electrical engineering firm founded in 1994 and based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. BCE specializes in mission-critical electrical systems for data centers and telecommunications facilities, with additional expertise in laboratories, healthcare, educational, and commercial buildings. Over 30 years it has designed facilities from Tier IV data centers to the first LEED Platinum certified building in the Southeast, and supports large financial institution clients with capacity planning and operations for over 200,000 square feet of active data center space.
- Established
- 1994
- Firm type
- Electrical Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering
People
Leah T. BenincasaCEO
Mihai SterescuPresident
Taylor F. PeeplesProject Manager
Capabilities
Mission Critical
BCE provides full-lifecycle engineering for mission-critical facilities, including data centers and telecommunications installations, from pre-design through post-construction operations and upgrades.
- Pre-Design
- Site Selection Assistance
- Electrical Utility Company Selection
- Redundant Feed Evaluation And Rate Negotiation
- Tier Selection
- Design
Evaluation of UPS power distribution technologies, generation, and energy storage; reliability analysis of different topologies; equipment selection assistance; RFP preparation; underground feeder sizing; and construction documents using current BIM software.
- Construction
- Contractor Selection Assistance
- Submittal Reviews
- Factory Witness Testing Of Major Equipment
- Construction Progress Reviews
- Short-circuit And Coordination Studies
- Arc Flash Risk Assessment
- Active Commissioning Participation
- Post-Construction
- Critical Circuit And Capacity Management
- Arc Flash Risk Assessments
- Methods Of Procedures Preparation For Operation And Maintenance
- 24x7 On-site Or Remote Emergency Assistance
- Integrated Systems Testing Support
- Upgrades to Existing Facilities
- Evaluation Of Existing Facilities
- Reliability And Tier Rating Increases
- Capacity And Efficiency Improvements
- Cutover Plan Preparation
- Maintaining Redundancy To IT Equipment Throughout The Upgrade
Building Systems
BCE designs efficient, code-compliant building electrical and communications systems for educational, healthcare, laboratory, and commercial facilities.
- Building Electrical Systems
- Power
- Lighting
- Fire Alarm System Design Meeting Code And Energy Requirements
- Including BIM-coordinated Production
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Life-safety code compliant fire alarm systems designed to integrate with other building systems.
- Structured Cabling Systems
- Telecom Pathways
- Structured Cabling
- Equipment And Telecom Room Design
- Data Center Cable Tray Systems
- Telecom Grounding And Bonding
- With An RCDD-certified Designer On Staff
- Construction Administration
- Full Construction-phase Support Covering Bidder Negotiation
- Pay Requests
- Submittal Reviews
- Site Visits To Observe Progress And Quality
- Record Documents
Industries
Data Centers · Mission Critical Facilities · Education · Healthcare · Commercial
Projects
Cox Hall Computer Center Renovation
Decatur, GA · Education · 2003 · Client: Emory University
Project details
Electrical systems design for the Cox Hall Computer Center renovation. Recognized as a 2003 Best Practice in Information Technology Success and Best Practices in Higher Education.
Sweetwater Creek Visitor's Center & Museum
Lithia Springs, GA · Government · 2006
Project details
Electrical systems for the first LEED Platinum certified project in the Southeast.
Language Hall Restoration and Addition
Oxford, GA · Education · 2013 · Client: Oxford College at Emory University
Project details
Electrical systems design for the restoration and addition to Language Hall, originally built in 1874. Received the ENR Southeast Award of Merit for Renovation/Restoration and achieved LEED Silver certification.