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PROJECT building technology Precision AC Factors In Mission-Critical Program A mission-critical training program in the country's data-center hotbed uses precision air-conditioning equipment to maintain optimum operating temperatures. S helby, NC, about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, seems an un- sion-critical operators in the field. They quickly realized they needed a likely place to be the home of the future of mission-critical large grant. That's when the U.S. Department of Labor stepped in and operations-but nothing could be further from the truth. In provided the $23-million dollar grant with $13 million going to the 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Adminis- college as the consortium lead. tration, Washington, provided a $23-million dollar grant to establish Mission-critical operations is now a multi-faceted discipline that ap- the National Consortium for Mission Critical Operations, or NCM- plies to more than just data centers. "Mission-critical operations is com- CO. This grant, the largest ever awarded to North Carolina Communi- prised of courses in engineering automation, HVAC, information tech- ty Colleges, is enabling Cleveland Community College, Shelby, along nology, safety systems and codes, facilities management and more," with other academic and industry partners, to lead the development of stated Davis. "All of that blended together to create a hybridized curric- a comprehensive mission-critical operations academic program. ulum to train mission-critical operators to work in data centers, 911 call Data Aire Inc., Orange, CA, a pioneer in mission-critical cooling, is centers, hospitals, critical laboratories, and any other mission-critical a part of this ground-breaking effort. The new program is uniquely po- space. We're talking careers and jobs that are often fast-paced, demand- sitioned to serve the mission-critical personnel needs of the exploding ing, and require high levels of mechanical aptitude and brain power." data-center industry in the region-which includes several leading com- With data centers, manufacturing processes, testing labs, and appli- panies. They are a natural fit for the program, as their gForce line of cations of any size-even indoor agriculture facilities-comes the all-im- CRAC (computer room air conditioner) units has a proven track record portant need for ultra-precision environment control. of reliability, energy efficiency, and flexibility. After a rigorous research and selection process, Data Aire gForce CRAC units were chosen not only for the mission-critical program, but IT'S THE CLOUD also for the main campus data center itself. The criteria? Data Aire So why Shelby, North Carolina? Jonathan Davis, project manager, Mis- equipment is reliable, has low decibel ratings, is ultra-efficient, matches sion Critical Operations at Cleveland explained, "North Carolina has load and demand with ease, and interfaces with existing building-auto- been a hotspot for mission-critical operations. We have seen an influx mation systems. of data centers into this area, so much so that some call it the data-cen- Data Aire units have proven to be popular with faculty and staff: ter corridor. We have Google, we have Facebook, Disney, Apple, Wipro, and AT&T-just to name a few of the data centers * "With this program and with Data Aire's equipment, I believe we're going to be able to help each other in the long run by communicating that are within a 50-mile drive from Cleveland back and forth different situations where we can continuously opti- Community College. So one reason that I think mize performance," said Russ Hamilton, HVAC instructor. that these facilities are located in North Carolina is * "We purchased at least five Data Aire CRAC units for our data cen- our abundance of land, our abundance of utilities ters; they were recommended by engineers and designers that we had and power, and the cost of those utilities and pow- working on this project for their value and their reliability. They are er. We sit in the isothermal plane, so we don't have also very intuitive from the interface," stated Jonathan Davis, project drastic weather." manager. Enthusiasm about the program and equipment is high at Cleveland Top. Cleveland Community College, Shelby, NC, leads development of the academic program for the National Consortium for Mission Critical Operations. MEETING INDUSTRY DEMAND Community College. Industrial systems instructor Rodney Cobb ex- Cleveland Community College had a strong plained: "I feel that this program is groundbreaking and that other col- partnership with a local industry association and leges and universities will be inspired by what we're doing and that we worked with them to develop a comprehensive will meet the demand of the major data centers in this area. I'm excited training program to fill a growing need for mis- that other colleges and universities will pick up on what we're doing." CA Want more information? The resources below are linked on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine. com and our digital magazine at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/sep2016. Above. DataAire CRAC units provide precision cooling for the data-center facilities at Cleveland Community College. 46 COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE SEPTEMBER 2016 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com Circle 11 on the Reader Service Card. Visit the Data Aire website. http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/sep2016 https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0011201609 http://www.dataaire.com/ http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture September 2016

The Architects
Design Decisions
Ceiling "Trellis" Takes Center Court
Flooring Artwork Takes Off
Interiors Products
Lighting Control Checks In
Lighting & Electrical Products
A Shining Star In The City Of Lights
Exteriors Products
Restroom Renovation Scores Big
HVAC & Plumbing Products
Curtainwalls Wash Complex With Daylight
Preserving The Window On History
Windows & Doors Products
Precision AC Factors In Mission-Critical Program
Building Technology Products
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Cover1
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Cover2
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 1
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 2
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 3
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 4
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 5
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - The Architects
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 7
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Design Decisions
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 9
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 10
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 11
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 12
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 13
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 14
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 15
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Ceiling "Trellis" Takes Center Court
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 19
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Flooring Artwork Takes Off
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 21
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Interiors Products
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 23
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 24
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 25
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Lighting Control Checks In
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 27
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Lighting & Electrical Products
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 29
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 30
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 31
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - A Shining Star In The City Of Lights
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 33
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Exteriors Products
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 35
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Restroom Renovation Scores Big
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 37
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - HVAC & Plumbing Products
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 39
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Curtainwalls Wash Complex With Daylight
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 41
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Preserving The Window On History
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 43
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - 44
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Windows & Doors Products
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Precision AC Factors In Mission-Critical Program
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Building Technology Products
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Showcase
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Index
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Portfolio
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Cover3
Commercial Architecture September 2016 - Cover4
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