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Contracted Scope- • 190,000 SF steel frame data center building • 154 Tilt-Up Panels o Panel Layout: 160,840 SF o Tallest Panel Height: 65’-11” o Widest Panel Length: 28’-0” o Heaviest Panel: 90.96 Tons • 192,000 SF Slab Metal Deck on Steel Framing • Bracing of Exterior to Helical Anchors & Deadman Weights • Timeline: August 2023- September 2024 Project Narrative- Per Digital Realty’s aesthetics, tall tilt-up panels surrounding a steel framed structure is the standard for their data center projects. DPR Construction moved forward with that design & development by partnering with Southland Concrete to deliver a product to their upmost satisfaction. The biggest obstacle for this project was the mere lack of space around the building. The majority of the panels were cast within the interior slab on grade of the building’s footprint while the front of the building was able to utilize cast beds. This demanded precise planning between our team and the crane supplier to ensure sufficient spacing, access, and safety. In some circumstances the crane was literally up against a panel during erection. The communication between the field crew and everyone on site was imperative during the layout & scheduling to guarantee there were no issues moving forward as the project progressed. The limited access around the project also meant the size of the crane used to lift panels was limited. As a resolution our field team filled exterior footings to create an access area for the crane to “crawl up the panel” to its destination. Once finished we would need to uncover the footings to allow for the panel installation. Again, a high level of coordination was required from our crews to establish a flawless delivery and execution. Although the project as a whole appeared fairly generic on paper, yet the immense amount of planning, coordination, and communication required to navigate the tight jobsite created a unique opportunity for Southland Concrete to work closely with the GC. This allowed also us to show our level of expertise while reflecting our flexibility to maneuver as needed based on the changing landscape. The final product presented to Digital Realty was one of high quality delivered on time and with exceptional safety practices.