Projects

Cyxtera TRI - Data Centre Renovation

Completion: July 03, 2018

Location: Mississauga

Size: 2,500 sq.ft.

Kelson acted as the mechanical contractor for the Cyxtera Data Centre expansion project, which involved converting an existing interior space into a fully operational, high-density data centre. The project required the integration of new mechanical and electrical systems within an active facility, demanding careful coordination, phased execution, and strict adherence to uptime and environmental control requirements. Kelson’s scope included the installation, modification, and commissioning of critical cooling infrastructure to support the client’s performance, redundancy, and reliability standards. From a mechanical perspective, the work focused on delivering a precise and resilient cooling solution tailored to data centre operations. This included the implementation of an underfloor chilled water distribution system designed to efficiently serve the data centre and maintain optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Kelson supplied and installed the piping network, valves, and associated components, ensuring compatibility with the existing base building systems and alignment with the owner’s design criteria. 

Mechanical Systems

Kelson also installed seven Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units provided by the owner, coordinating rigging, placement, piping connections, and commissioning. These units were integrated into the chilled water system and building automation system (BAS) to enable controlled, redundant cooling across the space. In addition, two new fan coil units were installed to serve ancillary areas, supporting overall environmental control requirements. To accommodate the new layout and airflow strategy, Kelson modified and extended existing HVAC ductwork systems. This included rebalancing air distribution, coordinating with raised floor systems, and ensuring proper airflow management to meet the operational demands of the data centre. Throughout the project, Kelson worked closely with other trades and stakeholders to maintain schedule, minimize disruption to adjacent operations, and ensure all systems were installed, tested, and commissioned to meet data centre standards for reliability, efficiency, and performance.