Build With Penta
Mission Critical
PENTA is an employee-focused General Contractor with a specialty in complex construction projects.
With $11 billion of work completed and in place, PENTA’s national recognition earns a consistent annual ranking as a Top Contractor by ENR, while operating as a locally dedicated firm to the communities we serve.
Nearly 95 percent of our work has been completed for repeat clients. This is a testament to the value we place on building trust and relationships.
PENTA has spent years assembling a dedicated team of mission critical/data center professionals. Our team is highly experienced with the components and processes this type of construction requires, and will be involved every step of the
way to ensure the success of your project.
From critical plan reviews, QA/QC and commissioning logistics, oversight of critical facility power distribution, electrical engineering, and uninterruptible power supply applications through project turnover and post-construction warranty, our mission critical project professionals work diligently to ensure a quality end product, built safely. The importance of the Commissioning Manager, Energy Marshall, and OFCI Manager in successfully delivering mission critical projects cannot be understated. PENTA includes these crucial roles on all data center project teams.
Approaching construction with a cooperative focus, PENTA has become well-known for early collaboration during preconstruction to help efficiently guide designers to their client’s goals
This is a direct result of providing quality work, our transparency in communication, and firm-wide focus on building relationships with all project team members.
By developing a solid plan for living out our culture of excellence, our field team’s up-front development of the schedule results in an outstanding history of successful project completions.
With $11 billion of work completed and in place, PENTA’s national recognition earns a consistent annual ranking as a Top Contractor by ENR, while operating as a locally dedicated firm to the communities we serve.
PENTA'S COMMITMENT
We’ve set a high bar for ourselves and the results reflect our commitment. PENTA’s Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of .53 is significantly below the industry average. Our Total Recordable Incident Rate (TIRR) is zero.
Safety is our First Priority!
Building safely is truly the most important thing we do. Our highest priority is that everyone on our projects goes home as healthy as when they came to work that day.
PENTA is repeatedly recognized for our safety achievements by respected industry associations. We’re proud of our accomplishments, and we know we must stay vigilant.
Maintaining a clean job-site is an integral part of our quality and safety program, and is of particular importance in mission critical construction projects. In our standard subcontractor buy-out, PENTA requires each subcontractor to keep the work-site clean and free from debris.
A Clean Project Plan is implemented on all of our mission critical jobs, and includes, but is not limited to:
- Cleaning and maintenance on completed construction components to maintain a clean and dust-free project
- Installation and maintenance of walk-off/containment control mats at all entrance doors
- Daily emptying of any/all waste containers within the confines of the project, including transferring waste to a central trash location on the exterior of the building
- Inspection and removal of all debris from concealed areas before enclosing the space
- Vacuumed or wiped-clean areas during gypsum board, sanding, and taping activities to remain dust-free
- Vacuuming and broom-cleaning with a floor sweep compound to minimize airborne dust
- The use of a full-time floor scrubber on-site to keep all associated passageways cleaned during construction
- Cleaning installed work and including protective covers to ensure equipment is free from damage, deterioration, or dust immediately after installation
Safety Program and Planning
The successful record we have earned for safety comes from our corporate focus and approach, which begins at the executive level and continues through our organization to every level, including our field staff.
PENTA’s safety philosophy on all of its job sites is that accidents are not acceptable. As we develop our specific job-site plans, we require all employees to be involved in and committed to maintaining a strong safety culture.
Our safety plan includes
- Prequalifying trade partners using safety records as a metric
- Requiring attendance at safety orientation meetings to earn badging to work on-site
- Emphasizing the safety plan throughout the duration of construction during meetings where attendance is required including follow-up worker orientations, pre-installation meetings, and daily pre task planning
- Thorough study of your project during preconstruction – involving our preconstruction, operations, safety team, and you – to analyze our logistics plans and develop solutions for hazard areas for the public
- Trade partners’ awareness of job site safety policies and expectations begins during the bid process. Our safety program is identified in bid packages and, during face-to-face scope discussions, our team reviews safety processes with each trade partner.
Project Approach
Setting mission critical projects up for success happens early on in the planning process, focusing on key roles and safe equipment handling while developing our approach.
It is imperative that sensitive data center equipment be managed appropriately.
As such, PENTA has a dedicated manager on staff to specifically coordinate all OFCI equipment and deliveries. This individual solely focuses on coordination, procurement, inventory, and tracking of OFCI equipment, and attends weekly OAC meetings to assess, update, and relay key information to prevent critical deliveries from impeding the project schedule.
Should delivery challenges take place, such as a delivery date being changed by the manufacturer, items are held up at customs points, or we are working with long-lead items, the OFCI Manager will be the first to bring these issues to your attention, and will work with the team to develop viable solutions to maintain the schedule and keep work on track. Our OFCI Manager will work with the manufacturer for issue
resolution and start-up coordination, and will be the single point of contact for all manufacturer correspondence.
All OFCI equipment is received, inventoried, and stored on site-specific lay-down areas, with the option for overflow to be housed at off-site parking/lay-down areas. The timing and receipt of said equipment should be in keeping with the project schedule.
The Energy Marshall is an essential leader in the energy management process for data center construction.
This position ensures the safe execution of all energyrelated activities, including overseeing Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, electrical isolation, and re-energization efforts. The Energy Marshall works closely with the electrical contractors and commissioning teams to ensure energy operations are carried out with the highest regard for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This role demands an in-depth understanding of electrical systems, exceptional leadership in safety protocols, and the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders, including the project management team, commissioning agents, client representatives, and subcontractors. The Energy Marshall is ultimately responsible for safeguarding personnel and equipment from hazards associated with the energy management processes on-site.
It is imperative that sensitive data center equipment be managed appropriately.
At PENTA, we recognize that there are five levels of commissioning, which start at the design review stage. Early engagement and pre-planning provides certainty for a successful project. The Commissioning Manager and the SME’s on our team will be involved in all aspects of our projects in order to ensure the installation process goes as smoothly as possible.
During the early stages of the project, our commissioning team will be an integral part of the submittal review process, reviewing feeder schedules, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer storage requirements, as well as with manufacturer recommended clearances and building codes.
five levels of commissioning
PENTA’s quality plan for mission critical projects implements the following five levels of commissioning:
Design Review and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
In this initial stage of commissioning, the design plans and specifications of the system or facility are thoroughly examined. This phase ensures the design meets all required standards, codes, and regulatory requirements. Any potential issues or discrepancies are identified and addressed before proceeding.
During the FAT, equipment and components of the system are tested at the manufacturing facility where they were produced. The tests verify the equipment functions as per the specified requirements, and ensures the components are high quality and meets the agreed-upon standards prior to delivery and installation.
Equipment Delivery and Installation Verification
This level involves checking and confirming equipment and components are installed correctly at the intended location. The installation process is evaluated to ensure compliance with design specifications and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Manufacturer Start-Up and Pre-Functional Testing
Before the system is fully operational, start-up prefunctional tests are performed, verifying individual components and subsystems to ensure they are functioning properly and ready for integration.
Design Review and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
L4 is the stage where comprehensive functional performance testing of individual components and systems takes place. This level focuses on evaluating the performance and capabilities of each component and system according to predefined criteria and specifications.
Integrated Systems Testing
Often referred to as a “pull the plug,” This final testing phase will simulate a complete building power outage and is intended to ensure all components work together as designed.
Mission Critical Projects
Key Personnel Experience
intel fab 32 – chandler, az
With one million square feet and more than 1,000 employees, Fab 32 is Intel’s first environmentally-friendly factory that will manufacture tens of millions of the most energy-efficient processors the company has ever made. These processors are based on Intel’s groundbreaking transistors with Hafnium based high-k metal gate silicon technology, the biggest change to how transistors are made in 40 years.
data center campus (developer) – avondale, az
Multiple single-story core & shell data centers for future 231-megawatt (critical) BTS end-user. Prime Phoenix is a 240-megawatt (critical) data center campus featuring hyperscale facilities, each offering high-density capability with near-zero Water Usage Effectiveness and low PUE.
53rd computer systems squadron (css) – north las vegas, nv
The Department of Defense’s newest cyber facility houses the 53rd Computer Systems Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base. The CSS operates, protects, and maintains classified and compartmentalized communications and information systems in support of Operational Test and Evaluation, Electronic Warfare, and Advanced Program operations. The unit operates and defends a high-speed localized network to provide a robust file storage solution used to store test and evaluation data safely and securely for F-35, F-22, F-15E, and F-16 fighter variants. The special access network infrastructure is critical to guaranteeing combat capability and protecting national security 24/7.
confidential client data halls – laveen, az
Interior build-out of three data halls for a total of 18-megawatts.
confidential client data centers 2, 3, 4, and 5 – phoenix, az
New construction of four ground-up data centers with build-out to PDU of 139.5-megwatts.
ingram micro data center – irvine, ca
This 42,000 SF Data Center spans a basement and first floor, featuring dry stack fire suppression, access control, CCTV, and full power, cooling, and environmental monitoring systems. It includes UPS backup power, a 12kW diesel generator with power conditioning and ATS, raised flooring with grounding and bonding, and high-speed Cat 6 cabling with a fiber optic backbone. A 3,000 SF IT office provides dedicated workspace for on-site staff.
amazon delivery data center – simi valley, ca
Amazon’s 8,000 SF Data Center is built for reliability and efficiency, featuring a hot and cold aisle layout for optimized airflow and cooling. It is equipped with UPS backup power systems, power conditioners for clean and stable power delivery, and a dry stack fire suppression system for enhanced safety. The facility includes robust security measures with access control, along with continuous environmental and power monitoring to ensure optimal performance. High-speed connectivity is supported by structured Cat 6 cabling and a fiber optic backbone, providing a secure and high-capacity network infrastructure.
confidential data center
Mesa, AZ (2,500,000 SF/$1B)
confidential data center
Los Lunas, NM (1,500,000 sf/$600m)
kraft/us foods data center
Phoenix, AZ (149,000 SF/$289M)
intel fab 42
Chandler, AZ (1,300,000 SF)
dignity health data center
Phoenix, AZ
ntt data center campus
Mesa, AZ (1 million SF/$1.2B)
amex data/call center
Phoenix, AZ (300,000 SF/$92M)
project bayview
Silicon Valley, CA (1.1 million SF/$3.4B)
qts data center
Phoenix, AZ
saudi aramco
ntt global data centers americas ph1
Mesa, AZ
apple tilden phase 2
Mesa, AZ (320,000 SF/$1B)
duke energy
Gillette, WY
american airlines data center
Tempe, AZ
google data center
Leesburg, VA
ingram micro data center
Irvine, CA (42,000 SF)
st. joseph hospital data center
Orange, CA
microsoft data center
Boydton, VA
pfizer data center
Mcpherson, KS
us air force data center expansion
Wichita, KS
agc biologics
Bothell, WA
microsoft data center
Leesburg, VA
Additional Relevant Experience
- City of Las Vegas Metro Police Substation
- Compton College Mission Critical Server Room
- LAUSD Edward R. Roybal Emergency Operations Center
- Las Vegas Convention Center Fire Command Center
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Headquarters and Command Dispatch Center
- Metro Center Street Essential Services Center
- NBC Universal Sheriff Substation
- Palm Desert Fire Station #33 and #71 Remodels
- UNLV Data and Server Rooms
- Via Inspirada Police Station and 911 Call Center
- Wynn South Convention Fire Command Center
- Yaamava’ Resort Data Center and Mission Critical Upgrades
- Zappos Headquarters Data Center
- Caesars Palace Central Plant
- California State University Long Beach Central Plant VFD
- Forum Convention Center Central Plant
- Gila River Santan Mountain Casino
- Hard Rock Mirage Central Plant
- Harry Reid International Airport Central Plant
- Loma Linda Medical Center MRI Equipment Chiller
- Lucky Dragon Central Plant
- Pepperdine University Chiller and Central Plant Distribution Loop
- San Manuel Chiller Line
- Santa Fe Station Central Plant
- SLS Las Vegas Central Plant and Tower Mechanical Rooms
- The Expo at World Market Center
- USC Keck School of Medicine Cardinal Temporary Cooling Tower
- USC Norman Topping Tower Chiller Replacement
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Chiller Replacement
- Wynn South Convention Expansion Central Plant
- Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Central Plant
- Desert Regional Medical Center Bi-Plane Remodel Electrophysiology Procedure Room
- Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center Ninth Floor Telemetry Unit
- JFK Memorial Hospital Procedure Room
- Loma Linda Medical Center East Campus Hospital Clinical Lab HVAC Upgrades
- Loma Linda Medical Center ECH Urgent Care Renovation
- Loma Linda Medical Center Molecular Imaging and Theranostic Clinic
- Loma Linda Medical Center Oncology Pharmacy Remodel
- Olive View Medical Center Nurse Call/Fire Alarm Replacements
- St. John’s Regional Medical Center Tee Disinfection Room
- St. Rose de Lima Hospital Same Day Surgery/LTAC Remodel
- USC Norris Cancer Center Linear Accelerator