GS Engineering & Construction is developing a standard model for prefabricated data centers that incorporates modular technology to meet the surging demand for AI data centers.
On September 4, GS Engineering & Construction signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the PMDC Alliance at the LG Uplus Pyeongchon Mega Center in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, alongside LG Uplus, Xai C&A, Gansam Architects, and D&O CM.
PMDC stands for Pre-fabricated Modular Data Center, which refers to a modular data center that is pre-manufactured and then assembled and installed on-site. This agreement aims to develop a hyper-scale PMDC standard model optimized for the domestic environment, bringing together expertise in design, construction, and operation.
In the current AI data center market, the rapid expansion of generative AI services and the increasing demand for GPU-based high-performance computing have made reducing construction time a key competitive advantage.
PMDC offers advantages over traditional on-site construction methods by shortening construction periods and enabling quality standardization. It also reduces on-site risks and is advantageous for phased expansions in response to future demand increases.
Under the agreement, GS Engineering & Construction will review the architectural structure, construction methods, time-saving strategies, and cost-effectiveness of the PMDC model applicable to new sites, drawing on its extensive experience in large-scale data center construction.
LG Uplus will provide operational insights and business direction based on its data center management experience and customer requirements. Xai C&A will evaluate PMDC models utilizing existing buildings, leveraging its expertise in power, mechanical, and cooling systems.
Gansam Architects will handle standard design using its specialized capabilities in data center design, while D&O CM will support the establishment of a collaborative framework from the perspectives of project scheduling, processes, risks, and business management.
Through this collaboration, GS Engineering & Construction plans to enhance its capabilities in executing AI data center projects by integrating standardization and modularization technologies into its construction experience. The company also aims to continuously strengthen its competitiveness in executing large-scale data center EPC projects.
As demand for AI data centers rapidly increases, construction companies are shifting their competitive edge from mere construction capabilities to integrated execution capabilities that combine power, cooling, and modular technologies.
A GS Engineering & Construction official stated, “In the AI data center market, the ability to build data centers reliably and quickly at the requested time is becoming a crucial competitive factor. We will continue to enhance our competitiveness in building AI data centers optimized for the domestic environment.”
Meanwhile, GS Engineering & Construction established a collaborative framework for the stable supply of electrical equipment necessary for AI data center projects by signing a memorandum of understanding with LS Electric on August 10.
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