Construction Magazine March 2017 | Page 41

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planning and design for expanding into new markets , coordinating with sales , understanding customer requirements , and translating these plans into physical , deliverable products .
In his current role he has helped the facilities achieve lower PUEs ( Power Utilization Efficiencies ) than many other data center providers in the region . The PUE is the multiplier of energy that goes above what is used to power the computer racks such as cooling , lights , and security cameras . “ We try to be very cognizant of the design , especially on the mechanical side ,” Thomas explains . “ Mechanically there are a lot of different technologies you can use to drive it down . We try to be an industry leader in terms of the wholesale side , and having our PUE down in the 1.2 to 1.3 range .”
All the keys to success While the architecture and design of the facilities are integral to its success , having an expert workforce plays a big role in it too .
Three years ago Vantage moved most of its operations in-house . This was possible thanks to having highly skilled on-site engineers . Staff regularly attend external courses to add to their skills and take part in in-house training programs . Vantage
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