Sheet Metal Workers for Data Center Construction
Expert ductwork fabrication and installation for data center HVAC systems.
Sheet metal workers play a critical role in data center airflow management. Cortex Construct supplies experienced sheet metal workers who install the ductwork, containment systems, and air distribution infrastructure that keeps data centers cool. From hot aisle and cold aisle containment to large-format ductwork serving air handling units, our sheet metal workers deliver the precision that data center cooling demands.
Demand Drivers
Containment strategies have become standard in modern data centers to maximize cooling efficiency. This has increased demand for sheet metal workers who understand both traditional ductwork and purpose-built containment systems.
Key Skills
Typical Tasks on Data Center Projects
- Fabricate and install rectangular and round ductwork
- Install hot aisle and cold aisle containment systems
- Connect ductwork to AHUs and CRAHs
- Install dampers, diffusers, and grilles
- Seal ductwork for air tightness testing
- Coordinate with insulation installers
Required Certifications
Key Data Center Terminology
Specialist terms this trade works with every day. Click any term for a full definition.
A physical barrier system that separates hot exhaust air from cold supply air in data center white space. Hot aisle containment encloses the hot aisle; cold aisle containment encloses the cold aisle. Containment improves cooling efficiency by 20-40%. Sheet metal workers fabricate and install containment systems during construction.
A large air handling unit designed specifically for data center cooling. CRAHs use chilled water coils to cool the air and distribute it through raised floors or overhead ductwork to the IT equipment. Mechanical trades install CRAHs, including piping connections, ductwork, and electrical hookups.
Equipment that rejects heat from the data center's chilled water loop to the atmosphere through evaporative cooling. Cooling towers are typically installed on the roof or in a yard adjacent to the data center. Heavy equipment operators and pipefitters handle the setting and piping of cooling towers during construction.
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