DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION
Building the Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Ashgroup brings its studio-style construction expertise to mission-critical data center facilities across Southern Ontario and beyond — delivering transparency, precision, and performance at every phase.
SERVICES
End-to-End Data Center Costruction
From initial site selection to final commissioning, Ashgroup manages every phase of your data center project — with the hands-on transparency that defines all our work.
01
SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Strategic site evaluation covering power grid access, fiber connectivity, seismic risk, zoning, cooling climate, and local workforce availability.
04
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL
Earthworks, foundations, structural steel, concrete, roofing, and building envelope — engineered for 40+ year facility lifespans and heavy mechanical loading.
02
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Comprehensive structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. Redundant power distribution, N+1 cooling, and raised floor systems.
05
POWER & COOLING SYSTEMS
High-voltage utility interconnection, substations, UPS systems, backup generators, and advanced liquid cooling for rack densities up to 50kW+.
03
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Prefabricated power and cooling modules assembled and tested off-site — reducing project timelines by 30–50% versus conventional builds.
06
COMMISSIONING & HANDOVER
Integrated systems testing, DCIM deployment, staff training, and a complete documentation package — ensuring Day 1 operational readiness.
FACILITY TYPES
Every Type of Data Center
Whether you're building a hyperscale AI campus or a compact edge facility, Ashgroup has the engineering depth and project management discipline to deliver.
FEATURED
Hyperscale Data Centers
Designed for cloud providers, AI platforms, and large enterprises. Campus-scale facilities with power envelopes exceeding 100MW — engineered for rapid expansion and long-term efficiency.
POWER CAPACITY
50 MW - 500+ MW
TIMELINE
16 - 24 months
MULTI-TENANT
Colocation Facilities
Multi-tenant facilities designed to maximize leasable white space, power density, and connectivity — built to attract premium enterprise and cloud tenants.
POWER CAPACITY
5 - 50 MW
TIMELINE
12 - 18 months
SINGLE TENANT
Enterprise Data Centers
Owner-operated facilities for mission-critical applications and proprietary infrastructure — with full control over security, redundancy, and compliance.
POWER CAPACITY
1 - 20 MW
TIMELINE
10 - 16 months
DISTRIBUTED
Edge Data Centers
Small-footprint facilities deployed close to end users for real-time applications, autonomous systems, and distributed computing where latency is critical.
POWER CAPACITY
100 kW - 2 MW
TIMELINE
4- 8 months
CRITICAL SUCESS FACTORS
What Makes a Data Center Project Suceed
Every successful project depends on early, expert decisions across six dimensions. Ashgroup brings cross-disciplinary experience to each one.
01 - POWER
POWER INFRASTRUCTURE
Securing grid connections, sizing substations, and building in redundant UPS and standby generation — with long-lead equipment ordered before ground breaks.
04 - LOCATION
SITE STRATEGY
Low disaster risk, climate-based cooling efficiency, expansion land, and end-user proximity all feed into systematic site evaluation.
02 - CONNECTICITY
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Proximity to dense fiber ecosystems, carrier-neutral access, and bandwidth capacity are essential for competitive colocation and cloud facilities.
05 - EVIRONMENT
COOLING & SUSTAINIBILITY
As rack densities climb for AI workloads, liquid cooling and advanced airflow management are essential alongside renewable energy procurement.
03 - APPROVALS
ZONING & PERMITTING
Data centers occupy a complex regulatory space with unique noise, power draw, and water use requirements. Early authority engagement is critical.
06 - DELIVERY
PROJECT CONTROLS
Delays can cost millions per month. Ashgroup tracks cost, schedule, and procurement daily with real-time project intelligence and full client visibility.
OUR STUDIO
A New Way to Build
Mission-Critical
Ashgroup was founded out of a passion for complete transparency between clients and contractors — a principle that is especially critical in data center projects where a single delay can have significant commercial consequences.
With over 30 years of industry experience and partners with backgrounds in architecture, engineering, and project management, we bring a uniquely integrated, studio-style approach to every mission-critical project.
