Engineering, procurement and construction for data centers built for maximum uptime, extreme density and rapid scale.
At Rice Brothers we specialize in engineering, procurement and construction for high-performance data center environments, designed for maximum uptime, extreme density and rapid scalability.
High-density AI workloads need a new breed of infrastructure. We build cooling and power into every project.
A single-source solution for complex mission-critical projects.
Control over safety, quality and project flow.
75 MW critical load
The challenge
Executing a defined scope while working around multiple prime contractors on a congested site.
Our solution
Multi-level senior construction management oversight, with schedule and cost control in P6 and Viewpoint.
Result
Delivered the needed scope items to improve the schedule.
75 MW
The challenge
Joining mid-scope with the equipment, resources and expertise to meet or beat schedule demand.
Our solution
25+ years of industry expertise behind a proven delivery strategy.
Result
Reduced client concern and delivered a proven solution.
650 MW
The challenge
Improving airflow in the data hall cooling strategy, mid-scope, alongside the prime contractor and manufacturer.
Our solution
An experienced team, including veteran millwrights, removed, adjusted and replaced 800+ axial fans.
Result
Corrected air circulation to maximize heat removal.
A standardized, five-phase mission-critical delivery model for predictable outcomes.
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We don’t just estimate. 4D modelling simulates the entire build sequence before the first shovel hits the dirt, with BIM-based coordination to eliminate clashes between large MEP systems and structural steel.
2
To compress schedules we move work off the critical path. Modular electrical rooms, skid-mounted pump packages and exterior wall panels are built in controlled environments, then delivered for just-in-time installation.
3
We self-perform critical-path trades, including concrete and electrical. That removes trade-stacking friction and makes sure every person on site meets our safety standards.
4
We guide projects through all five levels of commissioning: levels 1 to 3 cover factory testing and pre-installation verification, level 4 is functional performance testing of individual components, and level 5 (white tag) is full integrated systems testing, including blackout simulations to verify failover.
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Our job isn’t done at substantial completion. We provide complete as-built documentation and staff training so your facility team is ready for day-one operations.
Contact the Rice Brothers mission-critical team or call +1 587 332 1270 to talk through your data center infrastructure needs.
Yes. Rice Brothers Canada delivers data center engineering, procurement and construction from our Calgary office and sends skilled teams and certified safety personnel to projects anywhere in Canada.
Yes. We build direct-to-chip liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers and energy-efficient chilled water systems for high-density AI and compute environments.
Our featured work includes a 75 MW Phase I critical load build-out, 75 MW fill, flush and passivation, and cooling corrections at a 650 MW bitcoin mining and AI-ready data center.
Yes. Live-environment retrofits are one of our core capabilities, with system upgrades inside operating data centers and zero unplanned downtime as the goal.
Level 5, often called white tag, is full integrated systems testing, including blackout simulations that prove the facility fails over correctly. We guide projects through all five commissioning levels.
Data Infrastructure Solutions is a Rice Brothers company that provides data center services such as cleaning, ESD control, structured cabling and lifecycle maintenance. Visit datainfrasolution.com.