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JH Kelly provides design/build and design/assist mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction services, maintenance, and service for data centers throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.

JH Kelly provides design/build and design/assist mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction services, maintenance, and service for data centers throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.

From small on-premises server rooms to 100+ MW enterprise and hyperscale data centers, JH Kelly leverages extensive experience in the data center market, delivering innovative solutions through a combination of design/assist expertise, Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) capabilities, and a highly skilled workforce. Our ability to self-perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes ensures efficient, high-quality project delivery and virtually eliminates scope gaps.

MISSION CRITICAL / DATA CENTER SERVICES:
  • Central utility plants
  • Design build / design assist
  • BIM coordination & detailing
  • Modular fabrication
  • Chilled water systems
  • Standalone dx units
  • Air & water cooled systems
  • Variable speed pump systems
  • Pumping skids
  • CRAC & condenser installation
  • Hot & cold aisles
  • Controls
  • Backup gensets & fuel systems
  • Medium voltage wiring and switchgear
  • Refrigeration services
Put JH Kelly's specialized capabilities to work for you

Contact us today to better understand how our expertise, spanning preconstruction planning, fabrication, installation, and commissioning, positions us to deliver reliable, high-performance systems for your data center facility.

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Key Differentiators:

  • Proven Expertise: We excel at executing projects in data centers and other operationally critical environments, applying lessons learned from semiconductor, healthcare, and industrial environments to optimize efficiencies and project performance. Our reputation is built on our ability to manage complex systems and integrate cutting-edge technologies to meet stringent requirements for speed to market, uptime, efficiency, and reliability.

  • Preconstruction Collaboration: Our preconstruction and BIM teams work closely with owners, design partners, and trade partners to finalize a constructable, high-quality design that that minimizes rework, streamlines construction, and maximizes cost and schedule efficiencies.

  • Comprehensive Cooling and Electrical Systems Expertise: JH Kelly supports the full range of cooling and electrical systems utilized in data centers, including:
    • Cooling Systems: Direct Expansion (DX), chilled water systems, liquid immersion cooling, evaporative cooling, and air economizers.

    • Electrical Systems: Redundant UPS configurations, diesel and natural gas generators, high-voltage switchgear, power distribution units (PDUs), and advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS).

  • Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM): With over 500,000 square feet of clean, conditioned OSM facilities located near project sites, we prefabricate modular assemblies including pipe racks, mechanical skids, and electrical components. This approach enhances safety, quality, and productivity while reducing on-site congestion and installation time.

  • Comprehensive Commissioning Support: JH Kelly provides commissioning support in all project phases, ensuring reliable system performance and helps us consistently meet or beat turnover milestones, getting your facility to market faster while achieving optimal performance.

  • Strong Industry Partnerships: We maintain collaborative relationships with design firms, subcontractors, and vendors, including specialty providers for critical components and long-lead items. These partnerships enable us to provide better value and shorten procurement timelines.

  • Service & Preventative Maintenance: Our best in-class service techs are trained on the systems serving your data center and are ready to respond at a moment's notice to support your facility. We are also able to help maximize uptime with a robust preventative maintenance option.