BMS Integration for a Hyperscale Colocation Data Center
Challenge
A confidential hyperscale colocation data center developer was constructing a new facility in Ashburn, Virginia, to meet growing demand for cloud and digital infrastructure. The project included 200,000 square feet of raised-floor space across 10 data halls, delivering 70 MW of power capacity via an N+1 DX cooling architecture.
As construction progressed, the client needed complete visibility into facility operations while ensuring reliable power monitoring, environmental control, and long-term operational resilience. Gaps in system integration could affect energy efficiency, facility performance, tenant compliance, and future scalability. Mantis partnered with the general contractor to deliver a cohesive controls strategy supporting initial operations and ongoing tenant requirements.
Solution
Mantis designed and implemented an integrated Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) and Building Management System (BMS) to create a unified operational platform for visibility, control, and resilience.
The approach focused on three key steps:
- Establish end-to-end monitoring across the electrical distribution network, from utility service through 25 UPS pods and tenant subfeeds.
- Integrate HVAC systems, fire alarm monitoring, and advanced zoning and staging strategies to improve energy efficiency and operational resilience.
- Deliver actionable visibility through graphical dashboards, alarm management, and historical trending to support decision-making across critical facility data.
The project also included installation, programming, startup, and commissioning of the controls infrastructure to support a successful facility launch.
Results
The project was delivered on time and on budget, helping the client avoid costly delays, change orders, and scope gaps during a complex hyperscale build. The integrated platform created a strong operational foundation while supporting customer fit-outs, rack-level environmental monitoring, and telemetry delivery required to maintain strict tenant SLAs.
Performance Outcomes:
- 70 MW total power capacity supported.
- 25 UPS pods monitored through EPMS integration.
- 200,000 sq. ft. of raised floor space managed.
- 10 data halls integrated into a unified platform.
- On-time, on-budget delivery with minimal change orders.