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Fortune Business Insights reports that the modular construction market had a value of $89.44 billion in 2024 globally, and will likely increase to $151.53 billion by 2032. The significant growth is transforming the construction of crucial facilities like data centers.
As a hyperscale developer, colocation provider, or cloud company, you may want to enhance sustainability while using modular construction. You may also be looking for ways to improve material safety by leveraging smart construction technology.
Using craneless lifting solutions during data center construction, especially at laydown yards, will simplify your project and support equipment installation. Here, we’ll cover the following:
Read on to discover game-changing solutions for your construction projects.
Modular construction involves making parts of a structure somewhere else and then moving those parts to your building site. In the data center industry, many of the mission critical components, including energy storage, generator sets, and air handling are built offsite and delivered to the site to be connected to the structure.
When you choose prefabricated methodologies for your data center, you save time. Instead of preparing the foundation and site before beginning construction, you can prep site work in parallel with component manufacturing, resulting in significant time savings.
Many companies are choosing craneless efficiency as the smart way to lift and move heavy equipment during modular data center construction. Here are some reasons to consider it.
Data centers often contain dozens or hundreds of mission critical components that are built offsite. Prior to installation, it is often necessary to gather and store these components at a nearby laydown yard.
However, at the laydown yard, each component, such as BESS enclosures, gen sets, and Cooling systems, need to be taken off the truck and placed into storage. Prior to alternative solutions, this used to require the use of a crane. Expenses can average $3,000-4,000 per day with several weeks of crane days.
Using craneless lifting solutions, like Field Lift Pro, streamlines construction and boosts efficiency. You don’t have to wait for crane delivery, setup, or special permits. Your team can stay on schedule and even plan projects better.
Rigging a component for lifting is a slow process, which limits efficiency when unloading components or reloading them onto trucks for shuttling to the job site. At $3,000-5,000 per day, cranes are also budget killers.
With craneless lifting systems, you avoid the expenses of the crane and the crane operator, saving hundreds of thousands on a project. You also allow your team to move faster.
Data center mission critical components are often big, heavy, and delicate. One wrong move can break an essential part, and replacing it will cost more time and money.
When using cranes, there’s always a risk that your equipment will swing, slip, or fall while in the air. Even a minor bump or shake may damage cables, break panels, or throw off alignment.
Craneless lifting solutions protect your equipment from damage by avoiding swinging, sudden drops, and awkward turns. They give you peace of mind when installing costly data center equipment and help your team work faster with confidence.
Instead of lifting equipment from above, craneless lifting solutions help you move loads from underneath.
Stream Mission Critical offers craneless efficiency with an innovative system called Field Lift Pro. When using it, the crew rolls out several specialty column lifts which are engineered for this specialized task.
After positioning the units, the crew can lift the component off the deck of a trailer with a remote that synchronizes the movement of each column lift. Once the component is in the air, the trailer can pull out, allowing the operator to gently lower the component into a storage position.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says the construction sector accounted for one in five workplace deaths. When constructing your data center with craneless solutions, you can lower the risk of such cases and injuries.
Technologies like Field Lift Pro units are remote-controlled, so workers don’t have to stand right next to the lifts while working. They will stay at a safe distance and still be in full control.
The Field Lift Pro is a smart, high-tech machine that simplifies modular construction, logistics, and off-site transportation. Let’s explore what makes it efficient and powerful.
Each Field Lift Pro unit can lift up to 15,000 pounds, which is about the weight of three pickup trucks. Besides, you can use up to eight units together, meaning the system can handle 120,000 pounds.
Its impressive lifting power allows you to move heavy data center equipment with less hassle. You can also use the machine to offload modular construction panels on your site.
Since the Field Lift Pro uses rechargeable batteries instead of fuel, which means it is quiet and reliable.
Gas-powered machines can be really loud, which makes it hard for workers to hear each other or concentrate. The Field Lift Pro is much quieter and will reduce noise pollution. It also facilitates safer communication during lifts and helps your crews be more productive.
The Field Lift Pro can lift and lower heavy equipment at a speed of 1 inch per second. If you need to lift something 30 inches high, the system will do it in 30 seconds.
While the number may not seem significant, it’s way faster than what you would achieve when using manual tools or waiting on a crane to do the same job.
The lifting speed allows you to move more items daily, saving time and money. Besides, you won’t have to compromise safety since the machine offers a smooth lift and keeps your load in the correct position. Check out the Field Lift Pro in action on our site.
One of the most innovative features of the Field Lift Pro is the fork pockets, which are simple but powerful. These strong, built-in openings at the bottom are just the right size for a forklift to slide in. They make it easier to lift, move, and place equipment wherever you need it.
A Field Lift Pro can easily pick up a load and move it quickly, saving time on the job site. The pockets also help you keep your loads stable while moving, reducing the risk of tipping or damage. Using them, you can unload and position your loads even in tight spaces.
The Field Lift Pro comes with an adjustable lift plate pin position. The feature lets you move the connection point up or down to balance your load better. It gives you more control and boosts safety when moving data center equipment.
If your load weighs more in some spots than others, you can shift the pin positions to find a perfect balance point. Doing so allows you to keep the lift straight and steady. It also avoids straining your lifting gear and reduces the risk of accidents.
The base of the Field Lift Pro is broad and sturdy, which offers superb balance even when moving heavy items in a tight space. The lifting solution won’t wobble or fall over and can operate well on uneven ground.
Another benefit of the stable base is that it supports heavy loads and can easily withstand bulky data center equipment.
Stream Mission Critical offers a smart, craneless lifting solution to simplify mission critical component handling during data center construction. But our support for the hyperscale industry doesn’t stop there.
You can also use our reliable modular transportation and smart off-site construction logistics to maximize efficiency. These services will streamline your project and help you apply sustainable construction methods.
Moving large, prefabricated mission-critical components from the OEM to your job site requires more than a truck. You also need strategic planning, precision, and the right partner.
Transportation from Stream Mission Critical will help you conquer today’s logistics challenges. Our team will offer unmatched services, which include the following:
With our services, you won’t have to worry about construction delays or cost overruns.
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